□ Adjustment of social distancing level

○ (Period) Mon, May. 03 – Sun, May. 23, 2021 (for three weeks)

○ (Level) Level 2 for the Seoul capital area + level 1.5 for non-capital areas
*General inspection conducted on businesses with confirmed cases from preemptive screening and on-site inspection

○ (Exceptions to prohibition of private gatherings) Continued prohibition of private gatherings of 5 persons or more; need to resolve issues of restrictions on livelihood and daily life due to prolongation (common citizen complaint)
– (Formal meetings) Exceptions apply to meetings between two families of fiancé and fiancée
– (Infants and toddlers) Exceptions apply to infants and toddlers under 6 because their activities are limited since they require constant protection from guardians
* Refers to pre-school children under 6 pursuant to Article 2 of the Child Care Act
– (Restriction exception) Exceptions apply in cases where an excessive number of people gather by allowing up to 8 persons (i.e. immediate family members, formal meetings, infants and toddlers)

○ (Entertainment facilities) Restriction on operating hours to close after 10 PM maintained for businesses in the Seoul capital; restriction lifted for businesses in non-capital areas in accordance with level 1.5 social distancing and equity with other industries