On the 3rd, a sign indicating 'Tables including individuals fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)' was installed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu, Seoul. Many citizens were lined up at the nearby Nowon-gu screening clinic for testing.


On the same day, the government announced that the current social distancing measures (Level 4 in the metropolitan area and Level 3 in non-metropolitan areas), which were scheduled to end on the 5th, will be extended for four more weeks until the 3rd of next month. However, considering fatigue from the prolonged distancing, the exemption for private gatherings including fully vaccinated individuals will be expanded.


In Level 4 areas such as the metropolitan region, private gatherings including fully vaccinated individuals are allowed up to 6 people at restaurants, cafes, and homes, while in Level 3 or lower areas, all private gatherings are allowed up to 8 people. During the week of the Chuseok holiday, family gatherings of up to 8 people, including 4 fully vaccinated individuals, are permitted even in Level 4 areas.



An information sign reading "Tables Including COVID-19 Vaccinated Individuals" is placed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

An information sign reading "Tables Including COVID-19 Vaccinated Individuals" is placed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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An information sign reading "Tables Including COVID-19 Vaccinated Individuals" is placed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

An information sign reading "Tables Including COVID-19 Vaccinated Individuals" is placed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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An information sign stating "Tables including those who have completed COVID-19 vaccination" is placed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

An information sign stating "Tables including those who have completed COVID-19 vaccination" is placed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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An information sign reading "Tables Including COVID-19 Vaccinated Individuals" is placed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

An information sign reading "Tables Including COVID-19 Vaccinated Individuals" is placed at a restaurant in Nowon-gu. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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Citizens are waiting to get tested at the COVID-19 screening clinic in front of Nowon-gu Public Health Center. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Citizens are waiting to get tested at the COVID-19 screening clinic in front of Nowon-gu Public Health Center. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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Citizens are waiting for COVID testing. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Citizens are waiting for COVID testing. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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As the government announced social distancing and Chuseok quarantine measures, citizens are lined up for testing at the COVID-19 screening clinic in front of Nowon-gu Public Health Center. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

As the government announced social distancing and Chuseok quarantine measures, citizens are lined up for testing at the COVID-19 screening clinic in front of Nowon-gu Public Health Center. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

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