From the 11th, Professional Baseball Stadium Capacity Expanded to 30%

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to Strengthen Inspection of Quarantine Measures at Sports Venues with Professional Sports Organizations

Choi Yoon-hee, the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (far right), visited Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on the 6th, where the professional baseball game between the Doosan Bears and Samsung Lions was held, and conducted an on-site inspection after holding a meeting with officials.
[Photo by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Starting from the 11th with professional baseball, the number of spectators allowed into stadiums will be expanded to 30% of the total seating capacity.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 7th that this decision was made in consultation with quarantine authorities. Domestic professional sports had been held without spectators to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but starting from the 26th of last month, in accordance with the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters' policy, spectators were allowed to enter at 10% of the seating capacity.

With the additional allowance of spectators, the Ministry requested professional sports organizations to strictly adhere to quarantine guidelines including ▲ wearing masks inside the stadium ▲ maintaining distance between seats ▲ prohibiting eating and drinking in seats inside the stadium ▲ banning vocal cheering. Plans are also in place to strengthen on-site inspections of quarantine conditions in stadiums due to the increased number of spectators.

A Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism official stated, "As the number of spectators increases, we will thoroughly inspect with professional sports organizations and related agencies to ensure there are no shortcomings in quarantine measures."

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