<Anchor> As the



corona virus has not completely disappeared, even if the restrictions are lifted, you must continue to follow the quarantine rules.

In Gwangju, up to 8 people can gather in one place from today (18th), but it is the first time among metropolitan cities that not only restaurants and cafes but also entertainment establishments have been released.

Let's connect Gwangju.



Reporter Park Seong-ho of KBC, do you feel the increase in people on the street?



<Reporter>



Yes, I am in the Sangmu district.



Despite the inclement weather with raindrops, this street where restaurants are gathered seems to have a significantly increased floating population compared to yesterday.



As the number of people prohibited from gathering increased to 8 people on the first day and until Friday, this Sangmu district is showing a more lively appearance than usual.



As it was time for a full-fledged dinner a little while ago, it was easy to see a party of 4 or more looking for a restaurant together.



Both customers and merchants welcomed this easing measure, saying that they feel like they are one step closer to their daily life.




[Bae Soo-ah / Geumho-dong, Gwangju Metropolitan City: The meeting restrictions are lifted from today Now that the business restrictions have been



lifted

and the number of people has been

lifted,

I came to meet the kids after a long time to play with them.]

[Lee Ki-kwon/ Gwangju Sangmu District Merchants Association: I expect that there will be many customers visiting the Sangmu district in the future, and citizens, please visit us with confidence. ]



It was last January 4th that private gatherings of more than 5 people were completely banned in Gwangju.



As the COVID-19 outbreak in Gwangju has been stable, with the average daily number of confirmed cases reaching only 2.6 this month, the limit for the number of gatherings has been relaxed for the first time in six months.



Gwangju is the first country in the country to allow gatherings of eight people in all industries, including entertainment establishments.



We still have to wear a mask and the number of people is limited to 8, but it looks like we are one step closer to normal daily life before Corona 19.



(Video coverage: Kim Hyung-soo KBC)