<The Anchor> The

government had to refrain from doing business, so the situation was that way, and today (9th) the city of Seoul took an additional step to force it to close. There is another reporter out there on the Hongdae street that you just saw, but I'll connect you to the atmosphere.

Reporter Bae Jeong-hoon, are you so quiet today?

<Reporter>

Yes, this is an alley with many clubs between Hongik University Station and Sangsu Station.

It's rainy and inclement weather, but there are quite a few people who came out on the weekend.

However, compared to the number of people walking on the street, there were not many people gathered inside restaurants and pubs, and many entertainment facilities such as clubs and emotional taverns are already closed.

<Anchor>

So, let's explain more specifically how and when the Seoul Metropolitan Government takes action.

<Reporter>

Yes, let's listen to Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon's announcement first.

[Park Won-soon / Seoul Mayor: Immediately, orders to prohibit collective gathering for all entertainment facilities such as clubs, emotional taverns, colatech, and room salons. From this moment, the facility must be closed ... .] The

prohibition order is to ban multiple people from gathering due to the prevention of infectious diseases.

In fact, it can be considered as an order to suspend business, and it is targeted at over 2,100 locations including clubs and room salons in Seoul.

It is the second time that the Seoul Metropolitan Government has ordered a ban on collective gathering since the 8th of last month, and unlike the cancellation on the 12th at the time, it will maintain a ban on gathering until a separate order is made.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has said that it will be punished heavily by ignoring the order and accusing customers of operating businesses or visitors.

(Video coverage: Park Hyun-cheol, Video editing: Jang Hyun-gi, On-site progress: edited)