Gimhae City Implements Emergency Quarantine Measures at Yeonji Park Amid Influx of Spring Visitors

Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, will implement an emergency quarantine plan for the entire month of April at Yeonji Park, which attracts many spring visitors. [Image source=Gimhae City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] On the 2nd, Gimhae City in Gyeongnam announced that it will implement an emergency quarantine plan throughout April at Yeonji Park, the region's representative park that attracts the largest crowds.

Yeonji Park, created around an artificial lake in the middle of the city, is loved by citizens as a place for exercise, relaxation, and weekend outings throughout all four seasons. In April, the park becomes even more crowded as cherry blossoms and tulips bloom in full.

To prevent close contact, crowding, and enclosed spaces that raise infection concerns, the city will temporarily close the sculpture park lawn within Yeonji Park and install a right-side walking guidance strip on the walking paths to encourage social distancing.

Additionally, about 80 banners reminding visitors to comply with quarantine rules have been installed, and responsible officials are conducting frequent inspections and guidance activities.

Furthermore, facilities such as the basketball court and jokgu court within the park, which are frequently used by unspecified large numbers of people and lack management, have been temporarily closed due to difficulties in enforcing preventive measures.

A city official stated, "Although there are some disappointed voices from citizens tired of the prolonged COVID-19 situation, we ask for the public's understanding of these measures to prevent further spread," and added, "We hope everyone actively participates in following COVID-19 prevention guidelines for the safety of all of us."

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