Seongap Kim, Mayor of Gwangjin District, Issues Urgent Appeal Following Metropolitan Area Level 4 Raise

Strict Self-Management and Quarantine Rules, Immediate Testing if Symptoms Appear, Emphasis on Vaccine Participation... Message from District Mayor Kim Seon-gap Available on District Office Website, Blog, and YouTube

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin District, recently issued an urgent appeal as confirmed COVID-19 cases surged and social distancing measures were raised to Level 4.

Mayor Kim began, “From the 12th, Level 4 social distancing will be applied, prohibiting gatherings of three or more people after 6 p.m., with no exceptions even for vaccinated individuals.”

He continued by emphasizing three ways to overcome the crisis: ▲ proper mask-wearing, minimizing outings and movement, and strict adherence to quarantine rules ▲ immediate testing if any symptoms appear ▲ active participation in vaccination.

Mayor Kim appealed, “I earnestly ask everyone to endure this hardship together to protect all lives and safety.”

He concluded by stating, “Gwangjin District will devote all administrative efforts to quarantine and vaccination to overcome this crisis.”

In response to the recent surge in confirmed cases, Gwangjin District has closed Cheongchun Tteurak near Konkuk University Station and issued an administrative order banning drinking in all parks and rest areas.

Additionally, preemptive testing will be conducted targeting academy, restaurant, cafe, karaoke, and PC room owners and workers, and an additional temporary screening clinic will open on the 12th at Jayang Health Center.

Along with this, plans are in place to continuously strengthen joint inspections of multi-use facilities by civilian, government, and police authorities.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap’s urgent message can be found on the district office’s website, official blog, and YouTube channel.

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