Military to limit leave to 10% starting the 12th... Outings and visits restricted

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] As the government raises social distancing in the Seoul metropolitan area to Level 4 from the 12th to the 25th, military personnel movement, including vacations, will also be restricted.

The Ministry of National Defense announced on the 10th that it had issued strengthened "in-military distancing" guidelines to all units the day before.

According to the guidelines applied for two weeks starting from the 12th, vacations will be implemented at a minimum rate of 10% in all units, but an additional approximately 5% can be allowed with approval from general-level commanders. The additional implementation will mainly target residents outside the metropolitan area.

Also, vacations, outings, and visits will be controlled, but in non-metropolitan areas where Level 4 is not applied, general-level commanders are given some discretion.

Outings are restricted in all units, but in non-metropolitan areas, outings are allowed only in regions where no confirmed cases have occurred within the last 7 days, subject to approval by general-level commanders. Overnight stays and visits are also all controlled, and for officers, outings and movements after work beyond basic daily life are restricted.

Private gatherings are to be postponed or canceled, religious activities moved online, and events, visits, business trips, and meetings are basically prohibited but minimized while complying with quarantine rules if necessary.

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