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National Cemeteries to Close During Chuseok Holiday to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

National Cemeteries to Close During Chuseok Holiday to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — National cemeteries will be closed during the upcoming Chuseok holiday to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the veterans affairs ministry said Wednesday. From Sept. 18-22, visits to 11 national cemeteries across the country will be restricted, according to the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Chuseok is [...]

National Cemeteries Restrict Visits During Seol Holiday to Prevent Virus Spread

National Cemeteries Restrict Visits During Seol Holiday to Prevent Virus Spread

SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s national cemeteries began restricting visits Thursday to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus during the Lunar New Year’s Day holiday, the veterans affairs ministry said. Seol, or Lunar New Year’s Day, is one of the country’s biggest traditional holidays during which families hold rituals to thank [...]

National Cemeteries to Close During Chuseok Holiday to Prevent Virus Spread

National Cemeteries to Close During Chuseok Holiday to Prevent Virus Spread

SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s national cemeteries will be closed during the upcoming Chuseok holiday to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the veterans affairs ministry said Monday. From Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, visits to 11 national cemeteries across the country will be restricted, according to the Ministry of Patriots [...]