Gangnam-gu Prohibits Gatherings Such as Assemblies and Demonstrations on Major Arterial Roads

Yeongdong·Gangnam-daero and 5 Other Locations Targeted... Violations Under Infectious Disease Prevention Act Subject to Prosecution and Fines Up to 3 Million Won

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) recently decided to ban all gatherings such as assemblies and protests on five major arterial roads, including Yeongdong-daero and Gangnam-daero, starting from the 15th, in response to the spread of COVID-19 cluster infections originating from Itaewon clubs.

The locations where gatherings are prohibited include major arterial roads within Gangnam-gu: ▲Yeongdong-daero ▲Bongeunsa-ro ▲Gangnam-daero ▲Teheran-ro ▲Hakdong-ro, including the entire roads and sidewalks. The ban will remain in effect until the infectious disease crisis alert level, currently at 'Severe,' is lifted.

Furthermore, organizers and participants of gatherings violating the ban will be reported to the relevant police station and fined up to 3 million KRW according to Article 80, Clause 7 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act.

The ban also applies retroactively to previously reported assemblies and protests. Detailed information can be found on the district office website under public notices.

Kim Seok-rae, Director of the Disaster and Safety Division, stated, "This measure is an unavoidable step to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and to create a Gangnam-gu community that is cooperative, considerate, and respectful. We ask for the cooperation of residents and related parties."

Prohibited Assembly Area

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