Suwon Implements Strong Administrative Penalties Against Facilities Violating Level 2 Social Distancing

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City announced on the 24th that it will implement strong administrative penalties against multi-use facilities that violate quarantine rules during the 'Level 2 Social Distancing' period.

The city will comprehensively review the holding of various events and festivals and strengthen quarantine at public facilities.

Starting from midnight on the 24th when Level 2 Social Distancing takes effect, entertainment facilities (entertainment bars, casual bars, and colt-tech clubs) are subject to 'assembly ban' measures.

For priority management facilities such as noraebang (singing rooms), restaurants, and cafes (50㎡ and above), a 'one-strike-out rule' will be applied that immediately imposes an 'assembly ban' for even a single violation of quarantine rules.

General restaurants and casual food establishments are prohibited from in-restaurant dining from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, with only takeout and delivery permitted. Cafes are allowed only takeout and delivery during business hours. Noraebang must cease operations from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, with occupancy limited to one person per 4㎡.

Indoor sports facilities, PC rooms, academies, reading rooms, wedding halls, funeral halls, and other general management facilities face strong administrative penalties for violating quarantine rules. Suwon City will conduct ongoing on-site inspections and provide guidance on updated quarantine rules.

General management facilities violating quarantine rules will first receive warnings and be re-inspected within three days. If they continue to violate rules, fines will be imposed (150,000 won for first violation, 300,000 won for second violation). Businesses that continue violating quarantine rules after fines are issued will face assembly bans or operation suspension orders.

Facilities with capacity restrictions have been advised to clearly post 'maximum capacity based on facility area' at business entrances.

Public libraries, museums, and art galleries will limit visitors while strictly adhering to quarantine guidelines. Libraries will operate only about 30% of seats, museums will limit visitors to 40 people per time slot, and art galleries will limit visitors to 40% or less of normal capacity per session.

Indoor and outdoor public sports facilities can only be used by Suwon residents within 30% of maximum occupancy. Indoor sports facilities must suspend operations from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, and food consumption is prohibited. Facilities must close if confirmed cases or close contacts are detected.

Jo Moo-young, Vice Mayor of Suwon City, instructed at the 'COVID-19 Progress Review Meeting' held at the City Hall Disaster Safety Control Center on the 23rd, "Quickly and accurately publicize Level 2 Social Distancing guidelines to citizens so that all business owners and residents comply with quarantine rules" and "Conduct thorough inspections to prevent infections."