[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] On the 16th, due to the escalation to social distancing level 2 amid the spread of COVID-19, professional sports events in Seoul and Gyeonggi areas will be held without spectators.


According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, from this day forward, professional sports events held at a total of 11 baseball (Jamsil, Suwon, Gocheok) and soccer (Seoul Jamsil, Sangam, Suwon General, World Cup, Ansan, Anyang, Seongnam, Bucheon) stadiums in Seoul and Gyeonggi will be conducted without spectators.


If you have already purchased tickets, cancellations are possible without any fees.



Museums, art galleries, and libraries will limit the number of visitors to a maximum of 30% of their hourly capacity, and performance venues will limit entry to a maximum of 50% of their total capacity. Visitors must comply with key quarantine rules such as filling out electronic entry logs and wearing masks upon entering the facilities.


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