Paldal-gu Posts Gathering Bans at 22 Coin Karaoke Venues

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Paldal-gu, Suwon posted administrative orders and notices at 22 coin karaoke venues in the district on the 23rd following Gyeonggi Province's administrative announcement of a gathering ban for multi-use facilities.

The province announced an administrative gathering ban for all coin karaoke venues in the district from noon on the 23rd through the 7th of next month—approximately two weeks—in accordance with the Infectious Disease Prevention and Management Act to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19.

All coin karaoke venue operations are prohibited accordingly. Violations may result in prosecution for both business owners and users (fines of up to 3 million won), and all quarantine costs including testing, investigation, and treatment related to confirmed cases arising from violations may be subject to cost recovery claims.

The district posted gathering ban orders and official notices at 22 coin karaoke venues immediately after the administrative announcement from Gyeonggi Province. District officials provided on-site guidance to business owners and users regarding prosecution measures in case of violations of the administrative order.

A district official said, "For the swift end of COVID-19, we ask for the cooperation of business owners and users, though the situation is difficult."