Seoul City "Strict Response to Illegal March 1st Rally... Frequent Communication with Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will take strict measures against illegal gatherings held in downtown areas such as Gwanghwamun Square and Seoul Plaza on March 1st.

On the 23rd, Kim Hyuk, head of the General Affairs Division of Seoul City, said in an online briefing that morning, "We are constantly communicating with the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency to monitor the trends of the March 1st gatherings," adding, "Given the serious COVID-19 situation, we will take all possible measures to prevent the spread of infection caused by illegal gatherings."

He continued, "We plan to respond strictly according to the specific forms and sizes of the gatherings as the situation becomes clearer."

Major squares in downtown Seoul have been prohibited from use since February last year to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the metropolitan area, social distancing level 2 measures prohibit gatherings of more than 100 people.

Meanwhile, as of midnight on the 23rd, Seoul City reported 126 new confirmed COVID-19 cases from the previous day, 20 more than the 106 cases reported on the 21st. A cluster infection occurred at a medical institution in Seocho-gu, resulting in 7 additional confirmed cases, bringing the total to 8. Another cluster infection occurred at a workplace in Mapo-gu, with 12 confirmed cases including 2 from the previous day. Additionally, 5 more confirmed cases were reported related to Soonchunhyang University Hospital in Yongsan-gu.

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