In the future, if you are caught without wearing a mask in an indoor space, you will have to pay a penalty of 100,000 won.
According to the Central Defense Countermeasure Headquarters (Bang Dae-bon), masks must be worn in all rooms at all times, regardless of social distancing steps, as the'mandatory mask wear measures' are implemented from 0 o'clock on the 12th.
The term'indoor' includes transportation means such as buses, taxis, trains, ships, aircraft, and other vehicles, as well as buildings and all structures separated from the outside because they are divided in all directions.
You should always wear a mask even when it is not possible to keep a distance of 2 meters outdoors or when a crowd gathers, such as a rally, performance, or event.
In addition, in the case of epidemiological investigations or in cases where the same person has not repeatedly worn a mask at a business, a fine may be imposed immediately without guidance on wearing a mask.
In the past, facilities subject to obligatory masks were different depending on the distance stage.
In key and general management facilities such as academies, reading rooms, and PC rooms, masks were worn from step 1 and outdoor sports stadiums from step 1.5, and the expansion to all indoor spaces, including meetings and demonstrations, was from step 2.
Prior to this action, from the 5th of this month, as'Basic Prevention Rules' were implemented, it was mandatory to wear masks at 33 facilities such as Collate, Ballroom, Direct Sales Promotion Center, Singing Practice Hall, and Indoor Standing Performance Hall, regardless of the stage of distance.
The government's mandated measures to wear masks are more simplified and reinforced, and violations will result in penalties.
An official from Bang Dae-bon said, "We are imposing a fine of 100,000 won for non-wearing masks and 1.5 million won for negligence in the operation and management of the operator."
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