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A Singaporean tourist had to be rescued by helicopter in South Korea after he allegedly strayed into a restricted area on one of the mountains there and got lost.<\/p>\n
The 60-year-old, identified only as Mr A in local media reports, had allegedly entered the restricted zone of Sanbangsan Mountain, located in the south-western coast of Jeju Island, at 7.48pm on May 18.<\/p>\n
The mountain attracts scores of visitors due to its vibrant fields of mustard flowers in the spring, but the upper areas of Sanbangsan, including its summit, are off-limits to the public to protect its vegetation and prevent rockfalls.<\/p>\n
Visitors are allowed only up to the ticket office and the Sanbanggulsa Cave Temple halfway up the mountain.<\/p>\n
The Chosun Daily reported on May 19 that the man had lost his way after climbing Sanbangsan Mountain and made a distress call.<\/p>\n
The English-language news website said firefighting authorities, who launched a search, rescued the man by helicopter around 10pm, two hours after receiving the report.<\/p>\n
The man was reported to be in good condition.<\/p>\n
The Jeju Self-Governing Police Agency said on May 19 it is investigating the Singaporean on suspicion of violating the Cultural Heritage Conservation and Utilisation Act.<\/p>\n
Unauthorised entry into the restricted zone can result in a fine of up to 20 million won (S$17,000) or jailed for up to two years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n