[Photo] Market Vendors Waiting for Customers

On the 3rd, with the number of new COVID-19 cases rising back to the 400s after four days, making the easing of social distancing measures uncertain, the Yeongdeungpo Traditional Market in Seoul is showing a quiet scene ahead of the Seollal holiday rush. Due to COVID-19 prevention measures banning gatherings of five or more people, family gatherings have become difficult, and customers preparing for the holiday are rarely visiting./Reporter Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

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