Gimhae City Urges Compliance with Ban on Private Gatherings of Five or More People

Non-essential Private Gatherings Restricted Until the 17th

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 4th that private gatherings of five or more people are prohibited until the 17th to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Violations will result in a fine of up to 100,000 won according to infectious disease-related laws, and costs such as treatment expenses due to confirmed cases may be claimed from the responsible parties.

However, gatherings of family members for daily household life, weddings, funerals, exams, public hearings, and similar events are exempt from the ban on gatherings of five or more people, but the total number of attendees is limited (49 people in the metropolitan area, 99 people in non-metropolitan areas).

Additionally, the restrictions do not apply to essential business activities of public officials and companies.

As a precaution in daily life, infants and toddlers are counted as one person, and the rule applies to all indoor and outdoor locations.

Separate dining facilities such as cafeterias within workplaces or construction sites are exempt but must strictly comply with quarantine guidelines.

A city official stated, “Since this measure is to end the COVID-19 situation early, we ask for active cooperation to strictly follow the ban on private gatherings of five or more people during the specified period, even if it causes inconvenience in daily life, so that everyone can return to normal life together.”

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