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COVID-19 Fears Mounting on Eve of Halloween Weekend

COVID-19 Fears Mounting on Eve of Halloween Weekend

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Health authorities struggling to contain COVID-19 are on high alert ahead of this Halloween weekend, as Seoul’s downtown areas are expected to be crowded with larger-than-usual numbers of people celebrating the annual Western holiday. Coronavirus-battered retailers in Seoul’s popular entertainment districts, such as Itaewon and Hongdae, are looking forward [...]

Popular Seoul Areas Crowded on Halloween Night Despite COVID-19 Woes

Popular Seoul Areas Crowded on Halloween Night Despite COVID-19 Woes

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Popular areas in the South Korean capital were bustling with crowds celebrating Halloween on Saturday despite continued warnings by authorities against potential new coronavirus transmissions. While most major clubs in the popular areas of Hongdae, Itaewon and Gangnam were closed as part of precautionary measures, people instead flocked to [...]

USFK Puts Itaewon Off-limits for Halloween Weekend over Virus Concerns

USFK Puts Itaewon Off-limits for Halloween Weekend over Virus Concerns

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) has placed the popular nightlife district of Itaewon in central Seoul off-limits for the upcoming Halloween weekend to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. The multicultural district has been popular among foreigners and some South Koreans for Halloween celebrations, but concerns have risen [...]

Popular Seoul Clubs to Close on Halloween Weekend

Popular Seoul Clubs to Close on Halloween Weekend

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Popular clubs in Seoul’s hip districts of Itaewon, Hongdae and Gangnam will close this Halloween weekend to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. According to customer notices seen Wednesday, these large-capacity clubs will close the same day until next Tuesday. “Following consultations with health authorities and local governments, we [...]

Zombie Apocalypse Takes Over Amusement Park Everland in Preparation for Halloween

Zombie Apocalypse Takes Over Amusement Park Everland in Preparation for Halloween

YONGIN, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Following in the footsteps of popular attractions “Horror Village”, “Horror Maze” and “Horror Safari 2014″, Everland will unveil another fear-and-fun inducing activity called “Blood City” on September 7. The legend of Blood City is chronicled in 100,000 square meters of “urban” sprawl encompassing the Alpine Area, Amazon Express and [...]

Concern Over Halloween’s Growing Popularity at Korean Kindergartens

Concern Over Halloween’s Growing Popularity at Korean Kindergartens

SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Halloween has become exceedingly popular in Korea over the past few years. Despite the holiday being mainly American, or Western, seeing young adults in costumes strolling the streets on the night of October 31 is no longer an unfamiliar sight.  However, the event has even spread its influence to [...]