A swimming stadium in South Korea has ignited controversy due to its rules, which appear to disregard the low-income group.
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A photo of a notice from a privately run swimming facility in the country’s Gyeonggi province has circulated widely on social media since it was posted on June 12, as reported by Chosun Ilbo.
The notice outlines four rules for using the swimming pool, as depicted in the photo.
“Swimming pool is not a place for body scrubbing,” “Take a bath before you swim,” and “You must wear a swimming cap,” are the first three rules.
The fourth rule, which has sparked significant debate, states: “The turbidity of the swimming pool after you use it reflects your income level.”
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“Research shows that the lower a person’s income is, the less hygienic they are,” the fourth rule adds as an alarming addendum.