Gwangju City Allows Private Gatherings of Up to 4 People for 2 Weeks Starting from the 19th

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Private gatherings in the Gwangju area will be limited to up to 4 people from the 19th until the 1st of next month.

Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 18th that it will adjust the allowed number of participants in private gatherings from 8 to 4 in accordance with the government's unified policy on restricting private gatherings in non-metropolitan areas.

In the past week (11th to 17th), the average daily confirmed cases in the Gwangju area were 16.7. Compared to the previous week (4th to 10th) average of 10.3, this is an increase of over 60%.

Recently, infections originating from the metropolitan area and other regions have been spreading within the local community.

Accordingly, the government unified the allowed number of participants in private gatherings in non-metropolitan areas to prevent the spread of infections due to the balloon effect from strengthened metropolitan area quarantine rules and increased movement with the start of the main vacation season.

First, private gatherings will be limited to up to 4 people. Exceptions apply for cohabiting families, care for children, elderly, or disabled persons, end-of-life care, and cases where the minimum number of participants is necessary for organizing sports events.

Additionally, gatherings of direct family members and formal meetings (sang-gyeon-rae) are allowed up to 8 people. For first birthday parties (doljan-chi), if held at a specialized doljan-chi venue, up to 100 people are allowed with 1 person per 4㎡; if held outside specialized venues, up to 16 people are allowed.

The city plans to strictly enforce measures such as business suspension and fines up to 3 million KRW based on the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act if quarantine rules are violated.

Kim Jonghyo, Deputy Mayor of Gwangju, said, "We must overcome this crisis once again with the strength of the Gwangju community," and urged, "Please thoroughly follow the enhanced quarantine rules along with the basic preventive measures."

He added, "Please avoid close contact in crowded enclosed spaces, and when staying indoors or outdoors, always wear a mask except when eating, and ventilate the area frequently."

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