Muju-gun Cancels This Year's Muju Firefly Festival

Mupungmyeon Elevated to Social Distancing Level 3

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho] This year, the Muju Firefly Festival has been canceled.

Hwang Inhong, the governor of Muju County, held an emergency press conference on the 19th and announced, "The 25th Muju Firefly Festival is being abruptly canceled."

Governor Hwang explained that this is an extraordinary measure to prevent further spread of COVID-19 infections and to alleviate residents' concerns.

He also added, "Due to the severe spread of COVID-19, the social distancing level for Mupung-myeon in Muju will be raised to level 3 starting on the 19th."

Governor Hwang stated that the elevation to social distancing level 3 for Mupung-myeon is because "since the 25th patient was confirmed in Mupung-myeon on the 12th, a total of 8 patients have been confirmed in the same area as of the 18th."

Accordingly, from midnight on the 20th, the social distancing level in Mupung-myeon will be raised to level 3 until midnight on the 27th.

Governor Hwang said, "Although the unexpected infection situation is heartbreaking, everyone must unite to prevent further spread," and requested, "As multiple COVID-19 confirmed cases continue to occur daily in the region, we ask for cooperation in strictly adhering to quarantine rules for the safety of the county residents."

Muju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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