[Breaking] Weekend Mobility in Seoul Metropolitan Area Increases by 17.2% After Social Distancing Eased from Level 2.5 to 2

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] Yoon Taeho, head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters' quarantine team, explained recent changes in mobile phone movement during the regular briefing on the 24th, stating, "Since the Lunar New Year holiday, social distancing measures have been relaxed, leading to an increase in mobility."

Last weekend (February 20?21), the number of mobile phone movements in the Seoul metropolitan area was approximately 31.95 million, showing a 17.2% (4.69 million) increase compared to the previous weekend (February 13?14), which recorded 27.26 million movements.

Yoon said, "We analyze this as an effect of the adjustment in social distancing levels and the extension of operating hours until 10 PM," and urged, "Please reduce unnecessary gatherings or appointments."

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