Gangwon-do, Ban on Nighttime Eating at Large Beaches... Administrative Order Restricting Gatherings

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] This summer, an administrative order restricting gatherings that bans eating and drinking at large beaches in Gangwon Province will be enforced.

On the 16th, Gangwon Province announced that it will establish and implement the "2021 Summer Special Quarantine Measures" to prevent COVID-19 and restore daily life. For beaches in the province, a visit history management system called "Safe Call" and a reservation system will be operated. In particular, for large beaches, an administrative order restricting gatherings will be enforced to prohibit eating and drinking in shared waters from 7 PM to 5 AM the next day. Accordingly, vacationers will not be allowed to have food delivered and eat on the beach sand or gather in groups to drink alcohol.

Additionally, water play amusement facilities and swimming pools will be inspected for compliance with hygiene standards, safety inspections, placement of safety managers, and disinfected and ventilated more than twice daily. At 374 water play management areas in rivers and valleys, 900 safety management personnel will be deployed to promote water play safety management and social distancing. For 1,289 heatwave shelters, quarantine managers will be designated, and operations will be limited to less than 50% of capacity, while ensuring users maintain a 2-meter distance from each other.

Summer vacations are recommended to be taken in small family groups, avoiding peak season. It is advised to avoid summer vacations from late July to early August, the peak season, and instead use short-term vacations split into two or more times. When using crowded areas or facilities, maintain at least a 1-meter distance and minimize movement routes as much as possible, encouraging rest-focused use. Administrative and public institutions are encouraged to split vacations into two or more periods.

The province plans to conduct intensive inspections to ensure compliance with quarantine rules during the summer peak season and will strictly respond by imposing fines and other measures if violations are detected.

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