Haman-gun's 'Bold Decision' to Cancel Major Year-End and New Year Events

A view of the Haman County Office.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] Haman-gun, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 7th that it will cancel major year-end and New Year events, including the New Year's sunrise event, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The county made this decision due to concerns that the sporadic nationwide spread of COVID-19 continues and that winter damage could worsen.

Accordingly, various year-end events such as the large-scale New Year's sunrise event held annually at the county office square, 'Night of Footballers,' 'Night of Volleyballers' Harmony,' and 'Night of Merchants' Year-end Party' have been canceled.

The opening ceremony will also be canceled as an official event and replaced with New Year's greetings via YouTube and other platforms.

County Governor Jo Geun-je said, “I would like to express my gratitude to the residents for their voluntary cooperation in preventing the local spread of COVID-19 despite various difficulties so far,” and added, “Since carelessness in the festive year-end and New Year atmosphere could lead to the spread of COVID-19, I ask for active cooperation in 'taking a momentary pause' this year for yourself, your family, and your neighbors.”

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