Seoul Jung-gu, Euljiro Nogari Alley Outdoor Business Pilot Operation

COVID-19 Testing for Workers, Electronic Entry Log Introduction, Outdoor Table Spacing... 2-Week Pilot Outdoor Operation in Nogarihof Alley from 6 to 19

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] At the end of a hard day, I long for the leisure of enjoying a cold beer with nogari (dried young pollack) grilled to perfection over briquettes on the way home from work! On the 5th, Jung-gu was busy throughout the day to restore the vibrancy of the Euljiro Nogari Hof Alley.

Seoul Jung-gu (Mayor Seo Yang-ho) has begun preparations to resume outdoor business in the Euljiro Nogari Hof Alley. The Euljiro Nogari Hof Alley has allowed outdoor business since 2017 to develop the fading Euljiro area, which was declining due to urban hollowing, into a popular alley tourist spot. However, with the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, there is now a need to maintain a solid quarantine system while balancing daily life, economy, and social activities.

Accordingly, the district has put safety measures in place, including COVID-19 testing for all workers, introduction of an electronic entry log system using QR codes, securing a 2-meter distance between outdoor tables, compliance with quarantine rules, and enhanced self-quarantine education. From the 6th to the 19th, a two-week pilot operation of outdoor business in the Nogari Hof Alley will be conducted.

First, on the 5th, from 3 PM for two hours, a temporary screening clinic was set up in front of Munich Hof to conduct COVID-19 tests on about 100 Nogari Hof shop owners and workers. This was a proactive measure to ensure safety before allowing outdoor business.

Additionally, after prior consultation with the Euljiro Nogari Hof Merchants Association, an electronic entry log system using QR codes was introduced to 23 stores, and training on how to use the system was provided to workers.

In the road sections where outdoor business will be conducted, location markings were made at 2-meter intervals between tables to maintain social distancing.

Furthermore, the health center provided education to store workers on compliance with preventive measures and self-quarantine, checked the availability of hand sanitizers in each store, distributed daily checklists, and guided how to fill them out.

During the pilot operation period, the district will conduct supervision and inspection to ensure these safety measures are properly implemented. If compliance is confirmed, outdoor business will be permitted on the condition that these safety measures continue.

Seo Yang-ho, Mayor of Jung-gu, who inspected the site that day, said, "We are conducting a two-week pilot operation of outdoor business to simultaneously protect the beloved Euljiro commercial district and the safety of residents. Going forward, we will focus on both strengthening quarantine and revitalizing the local economy. We ask merchants for their voluntary cooperation so that citizens can trust that Euljiro is a safe place to visit."

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