[Photo] Yu Deok-yeol, Dongdaemun-gu Mayor, Directly Promotes Social Distancing

On the 25th, Promoting 'Social Distancing' to Residents at Jang-an Cherry Blossom Path along Jungnangcheon

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the afternoon of the 25th, Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, visited Jang-an Cherry Blossom Road along Jungnangcheon Stream to promote ‘social distancing’ to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

He met residents who went out for a walk on a bright and warm spring day to explain ‘social distancing’ in person, aiming to ensure the safety of the residents.

Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol walked about 800 meters for approximately two hours from Dongdaemun-gu Sports Center to Jangpyeonggyo Bridge, explaining social distancing one by one to residents who came to Jang-an Cherry Blossom Road for a walk, and asked for their active participation despite some inconvenience.

In particular, he spent a long time explaining social distancing to elderly people playing janggi (Korean chess) near Jangpyeonggyo Bridge. This was because many elderly people either playing janggi or watching nearby were gathered in one place for a long time, raising greater concerns about COVID-19 infection.

Mayor Yoo requested the elderly present at the site to refrain from outdoor activities as much as possible and, if unavoidable, to strictly follow mask-wearing and preventive behavior guidelines.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “Even though it may be very frustrating for residents to stay only inside their homes, I ask that you minimize external contact until the spread of COVID-19 is under control,” and added, “Our district will also actively carry out various quarantine activities, including social distancing, to do our best to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the area.”

Along with this, Dongdaemun-gu is also strengthening social distancing measures internally.

The expanded executive meeting scheduled for the 26th will be downsized. The attendees will be minimized from the original group of the mayor, deputy mayor, department and section chiefs, and district heads to only executives of grade 4 or higher and some department and team leaders, with seats arranged 2 meters apart.

Other employees will participate in the meeting via video.

Additionally, telecommuting is being implemented for pregnant employees, those with childcare responsibilities, and high-risk staff, and commuting hours are being flexibly managed to reduce crowding on public transportation.

Furthermore, face-to-face meetings are being replaced with video conferences, and contact with outsiders is being minimized.

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