Urges Members to "Observe Quarantine and Social Distancing Principles During Summer Vacation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) announced on the 5th that it has urged its member companies to adhere to quarantine and dispersion principles ahead of the peak summer vacation period.

On the same day, FKI sent a cooperation letter to its member companies recommending compliance with quarantine rules during the vacation period and encouraging the use of vacations in two or more separate intervals. FKI emphasized, "Due to the spread of the Delta variant, daily confirmed cases are rising again, requiring caution," and urged, "All employees of member companies must strictly follow quarantine guidelines during the summer vacation period."

In particular, beyond everyday practices such as wearing masks at all times, washing hands with soap under running water for more than 30 seconds before and after activities, and using hand sanitizer, FKI requested active participation in quarantine efforts by using online advance ticket booking or unmanned kiosks when purchasing tickets at travel destinations, using electronic payment methods (mobile pay, QR codes, etc.) whenever possible during transactions, and bringing personal items such as towels and utensils when necessary.

Additionally, FKI asked member companies to actively cooperate by designating a maximum recommended weekly vacation usage rate to prevent the summer vacation period from concentrating only during the peak season from late July to early August. It also mentioned participating actively in government recommendations to disperse vacations into two or more intervals.

Furthermore, FKI requested cooperation to avoid concentrating vacation spots in specific regions, not only during the vacation period but also regarding vacation locations. FKI urged, "Please use information on quarantine-excellent tourist destinations and summer non-face-to-face safe tourist spots provided by public institutions such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Korea Tourism Organization to encourage a safe and enjoyable summer vacation."

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