"Bank Balance at Risk"… Hong Seokcheon Expresses Self-Employed Business Owners' Hardships
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Broadcaster Hong Seokcheon shared the hardships faced by self-employed business owners due to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
On the 17th, Hong Seokcheon posted on his Instagram, "There isn't a single table occupied tonight. Is Itaewon dangerous, or is my choice dangerous?" along with a photo of the empty interior of his restaurant in Itaewon.
He added, "One thing is certain: my bank balance is becoming at risk," accompanied by hashtags such as #CleanItaewon, #SaveItaewon, and #SaveSmallBusinesses.
Operating a restaurant in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, he appeared to express difficulties caused by the drop in visitors due to the resurgence of COVID-19 originating from Itaewon.
Earlier, in March, Hong Seokcheon had also expressed that running his restaurant was difficult due to the spread of COVID-19.
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At that time, he stated, "The store that had never closed a single day in 12 years since opening is temporarily closed because of COVID-19."
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