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□ [Seoul, South Korea] The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will hold an international online conference “CAC (Cities Against COVID-19) Global Summit 2020” from Mon, Jun. 1 to Fri, Jun. 5 regarding overcoming the COVID-19 crisis and preparing for a significant paradigm shift. The conference will include participation of about 120 individuals, including mayors from around...   Read more

In accordance with Article 49 (1) 2 of the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, Seoul issues an administrative ban of the gathering of people in 569 coin karaoke rooms in downtown Seoul starting on May 22, 2020. The ban will be effective until further notice. Article 49 (Preventive Measures against Infectious Diseases) (1) The...   Read more

– Establishment of Seoul-type Standard Disinfection Model and Ways to Reinforce Medical System for Response to Disasters – (11:00 AM, Monday, May 20, 2020) Seoul establishes the Seoul-type standard disinfection model and reinforces the medical system for response to disasters. Today, I would like to speak to our citizens about measures for the establishment of...   Read more

-Anonymous testing and intensive control of quarantine regulations in entertainment facilities- (11:00 AM, Monday, May 11, 2020) <Current State of Mass COVID-19 Outbreak in Clubs of Itaewon, Seoul> The mass COVID-19 outbreak that started in clubs located in Itaewon is currently spreading both locally and nationally. The total number of confirmed cases related to the...   Read more

hose who observe social distancing in daily lives are the heroes Seoul Metropolitan Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Those who observe distancing in their daily lives are the heroes Thank you We overcame COVID-19 together with you. Please be a hero until the very end. Practical Measures for [You, the Hero] for Distancing in Everyday...   Read more

-Sustainable Seoul-type distancing in daily life – (Seoul City Hall Briefing Room, 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 6, 2020) <Current State of COVID-19 in Seoul> This press briefing marks the first in-person appearance since the online briefings held lately following the decision to switch “social distancing” into “distancing in daily life.” The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG)...   Read more

CAC (Cities Against COVID-19), an online platform that the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) established to share its pioneering measures and know-how for responding to COVID-19 with cities around the world, reached over 2 million views (2,349,782 views as of May 5, 2020) within its first month. The SMG launched the CAC website on Thursday, April...   Read more

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will be holding the “Global Contest for Content Related to Support for Overcoming COVID-19” in order to conquer COVID-19 together with the citizens. We look forward to the participation of many citizens who are interested in the “Content Related to Support for Overcoming COVID-19” with excellent examples from the public sphere,...   Read more

Social Distancing Saves Many Lives We need everyone’s participation to make social distancing even more effective. Avoid visiting crowded/confined spaces (clubs, entertainment facilities, etc.). Keep a safe distance of 2 meters from others (if you must go out). Refrain from outdoor activities such as picnics.

-Testing for All Travelers Entering South Korea from Overseas, Seoul Disaster Emergency Living Expenses, Preparation for Starting the New School Year- (Date & Time: April 2, 2020 (Thurs.), 11 a.m., Briefing Room, Seoul City Hall) <Preemptive Response with Testing for All Travelers Entering South Korea from Overseas> In Seoul, collective infections are occurring in places...   Read more

Starting April 1, all travelers entering South Korea from overseas are required to self-isolate for two weeks upon arrival. Those without an accommodation or a suitable place will be quarantined in facilities provided by the central/local governments at their own expense. Emergency Shuttle Bus for International Arrivals The Seoul Metropolitan Government has prepared shuttle buses...   Read more

10-Day Commitment -Action Plan for Expansion of Credit Supply and Streamlined Procedures- (Date & Time: March 25, 2020, Briefing Room, Seoul City Hall) Briefing by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (10:00 AM, March 25, 2020) <Current State of Confirmed Cases in Seoul and City’s Response> As of March 25, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19...   Read more