"Not the Club..." Controversy Over Secret Operation Announcement by Club That Said It Would Close on Halloween

Famous Seoul Clubs Announce Closure During Halloween Period
Some Clubs Secretly Contact Regulars for Private Operations

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] "Some clubs are trying to operate secretly during the Halloween period. Right now, the club MDs (sales staff) are busy sending messages to regular customers."

Famous clubs in Seoul have decided to close simultaneously on the weekend that includes Halloween Day. However, it has been reported that some clubs plan to operate secretly.

They have announced a variant operation method by operating at locations other than clubs, such as abandoned amusement parks.

On the 28th, Mr. A, an MD of a famous club in Gangnam, Seoul, has been contacting regular customers all day, saying, "We are holding a secret Halloween party."

Mr. A emphasized, "The party venue will be held at a place other than a club, and reservations must be made in advance."

It appears that some clubs are planning 'sly operations' after announcing closures during the Halloween period.

According to notices from each club on this day, large popular clubs in Itaewon, Gangnam, Hongdae, and other areas have decided not to operate from this day until the 3rd of next month.

They announced through social networking services (SNS) such as Facebook and Instagram, "After consultation with quarantine authorities and local governments, we have independently decided to close during the Halloween period to prevent COVID-19."

The decision to close by the establishments seems to be due to the Seoul Metropolitan Government's administrative measure announced the day before, which orders immediate suspension of gatherings on-site if any quarantine rules are violated during the Halloween period.

Clubs must suspend operations for two weeks starting at midnight the next day if they violate any of the core rules from the 28th of this month to the 3rd of next month, such as electronic entry log creation, social distancing between users, or limiting the number of users to one per 4㎡.

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