Promotion of Mask Sales in Public Places Such as Restaurants and Cafes

On the 13th of last month, when the mandatory mask-wearing policy for public transportation and medical institutions began, citizens were seen walking with masks on at Sindorim Station in Guro-gu, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Starting from the 13th, fines will be imposed on those not wearing masks, and the government is promoting the provision of masks in public places either for sale or free of charge.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated on the 10th, "We are promoting the voluntary stocking and sale of masks within restaurants, cafes, and entertainment facilities larger than 150㎡."

An official from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said, "We have requested cooperation from relevant associations to stock at least 20 masks in restaurants, cafes, and similar establishments." The ministry plans to continuously monitor and encourage the stocking of masks in stores.

Masks will be provided free of charge to vulnerable groups. Masks, either for sale or free, will also be stocked at police and military posts, local government community centers, libraries, major passenger ship and bus terminals, railway stations, airports, and other public transportation facilities.

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