[Photo] Franchise Coffee Shop with Seats Cleared Inside the Store

As the "Social Distancing Level 2.5" measure to prevent the resurgence of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is implemented, on the 31st, a franchise coffee shop in Jung-gu, Seoul, is seen with chairs placed on tables, serving only takeout customers. According to the strengthened distancing guidelines, franchise coffee shops will only be allowed to accept takeout and delivery orders regardless of business hours until midnight on the 6th of next month. Additionally, general restaurants, rest area eateries, and bakeries in the metropolitan area will only be allowed to accept takeout and delivery orders from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day./Reporter Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

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