Haenam-gun to Operate Drive-in Theater Starting Next Month 6th

Haenam-gun will operate the 'gogo Drive-in Theater' for two days from the 6th to the 7th of next month. (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan) announced on the 30th that it will operate the ‘gogo Drive-in Theater’ for two days from the 6th to the 7th of next month.

The venue is the parking lot of Haenam Useul Gymnasium, and the latest movies will be screened daily from 8 PM.

The drive-in theater is a special event designed to soothe hearts tired from COVID-19 and to enjoy cultural life while maintaining social distancing.

Through a large screen measuring 15 meters wide and 7 meters high, the latest Korean movies ‘Alive’ and ‘Innocence’ will be screened respectively.

For Haenam residents, a total of 140 cars, 70 per day, will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and screened free of charge.

Advance reservations can be made from the 1st to the 5th of next month on the Haenam Culture and Arts Center website. The site will start accepting reservations from 9 AM on the 1st of next month.

At the viewing site, fever checks using thermal cameras, hand sanitization, etc., will be conducted, and COVID-19 prevention promotional videos and prevention guidelines will be displayed on the screen to make efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan said, “This program is held to alleviate, even a little, the many cultural and artistic events that have not been able to take place due to COVID-19, so I hope many residents come and enjoy a moment of relaxation.”

After this drive-in theater screening, the county is also considering resuming movie screenings at the large performance hall of the Culture and Arts Center with restrictions on the number of viewers and adherence to social distancing guidelines while monitoring the trend of COVID-19.

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