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In the midst of this, the final announcement will be made tomorrow (the 13th) of 2.5 steps to keep distance from the metropolitan area.

The quarantine authorities are worried that it is more serious than in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, and at the same time, there are voices from self-employed and vulnerable groups on the other side saying that if we go like this, we will fail.

Among these, the government is struggling to see if there is a compromise that will help the economy while maintaining quarantine.



This is Jeong Seong-jin.



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Two weeks after step 2.5, the strengthened distance distancing in the metropolitan area, was implemented, it was time to dry blood for self-employed people who run restaurants.



[Mr. Lee/Restaurant owner: The sales are currently in a bad situation, with half a shard. (2.5 steps extension) Is it a little difficult to endure any more...

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First of all, it is known that the government will ease the restrictions on business of restaurants and bakeries that only allowed packaging and delivery after 9pm.



Instead of extending the business hours, it is a condition to further strengthen quarantine rules such as wearing a mask, making a list of visitors, and maintaining a gap between tables.



Discussions are underway on whether to allow in-store business, such as franchise cafés and bingsu shops that are not allowed to eat or drink in the store.



It is expected that the operation of private institutes and indoor sports facilities, etc., where a group ban was issued will also resume.



As such, it is highly likely that the business restrictions for restaurants, coffee shops, and academies with less than 300 employees classified as medium-risk facilities will be lifted.



This is because of the judgment that the economic losses for self-employed and small business owners are serious.



However, since the number of new confirmed patients has not seldom decreased to less than 100, it is known that in the case of high-risk facilities such as karaoke rooms and PC rooms, the strengthened distancing will be maintained.



[Mr. Kim / Karaoke owner: If we receive 2 million won this time (second disaster support fund), there will be no more after paying some of the overdue monthly rent.

This is called a livelihood measure, but I think the local government or the state should be sorry for us.] The



government will finalize and announce the details related to the adjustment of the level of quarantine, including whether to extend the reinforced distance distancing in the metropolitan area, at a major conference tomorrow afternoon

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The expected.



(Video editing: Yumira)