[Photo] Roh Hyun-song, Gangseo District Mayor, Emphasizes Preparation for Social Distancing Level 1 Easing

Emphasizing Compliance with Personal Quarantine Rules as Level Is Not Complete...Fines Imposed for Not Wearing Masks on Public Transportation Starting November 13

Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu (center), is presiding over an "Emergency COVID-19 Countermeasure Meeting" on the 13th in the mayor's office, attended by the deputy mayor, directors, and heads of relevant departments, following the downgrade to social distancing level 1.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the 13th at 10 a.m., Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, held a meeting in the mayor's office with the deputy mayor, directors, and heads of relevant departments to discuss the "Response Measures Following the Downgrade to Social Distancing Level 1."

First, a report was given by the relevant directors stating that outdoor sports facilities and small-scale face-to-face events will be operated where possible, while strictly adhering to quarantine rules such as limits on the number of participants during the reopening.

Mayor Noh emphasized, "Since the strengthened social distancing Level 2 was implemented in the metropolitan area after Liberation Day, residents have endured many inconveniences. Although it has been downgraded to Level 1, it is not yet a complete return to normal, so compliance with personal quarantine rules is very important."

He added, "As it has returned to Level 1 after about two months, residents' outdoor activities are expected to increase, raising concerns about a resurgence. We must review the quarantine rules once again and prepare thoroughly to prevent any resurgence."

Furthermore, he instructed, "Employees should not become complacent and must strictly follow personal quarantine rules such as wearing masks, setting an example for residents."

The district plans to thoroughly promote awareness among residents since the law mandating mask-wearing takes effect today, with a grace period followed by fines starting November 13. Masks must be worn not only in high-risk facilities such as entertainment bars but also on public transportation, in hospitals, and at outdoor gatherings.

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