Smoking or drinking along Cheonggyecheon, a popular stream in downtown Seoul, could result in fines of up to 100,000 won ($70), starting this year. The city's tougher stance comes after a string of reports of visitors drinking, smoking and bathing in the stream. Under current administrative guidelines, the mayor can issue advisories against fishing, swimming, bathing, smoking and drinking in the stream to protect public safety. The designated area spans from the beginning of the stream in Cheonggyecheon Plaza to where it meets with Jungnangcheon, another stream in northeastern Seoul. Local media reported a Chinese tourist smoking by the stream on August 3.