Damyang-gun Issues Statement Urging Restraint on Visiting Hometown During Chuseok Holiday

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yuk-bong] Damyang County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) issued a statement on the 11th urging people to refrain from visiting their hometowns during the Chuseok holiday.

Considering the recent nationwide spread of COVID-19, the county released the statement expressing concern that the large-scale population movement during this Chuseok holiday could trigger further spread of the virus, and requested people to avoid traveling.

Governor Choi Hyung-sik said in the statement, "There is concern that the massive migration during the Chuseok holiday might become a new spark for the spread of COVID-19," and added, "We hope everyone will refrain from traveling as much as possible during this holiday and participate in the campaign to avoid visiting their hometowns."

The county will implement social distancing measures equivalent to Level 2 during the upcoming Chuseok holiday period and has launched the campaign "Rest at home this holiday for yourself and your family."

They recommend using substitute services provided by the Forest Cooperative and Nonghyup for grave trimming, and plan to encourage non-contact visits such as video calls at nursing facilities and medical institutions.

Official letters were sent to local hometown associations, related organizations, and social groups urging them to refrain from traveling during the holiday period, and active promotion will be conducted at senior centers to encourage children to avoid returning home.

Additionally, the statement has been posted on the county website and official SNS channels, and in towns and townships, village heads and organizations are participating to inform residents to refrain from visits by family or relatives living in other regions.

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