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Airplanes Required to Adopt Tougher Antivirus Measures, Mask Mandates

SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Airplanes will be required to adopt stronger antivirus measures and impose actions against passengers who refuse to wear masks to enhance in-flight safety, the transport ministry said Thursday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Land said it will adopt the strengthened safety regulations on flights beginning Aug. 9 to [...]

S. Korea to Impose Nationwide Ban on Restaurant Gatherings of 5 or More People

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will ban five or more people from gathering at restaurants during the upcoming holiday season to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday. Restaurants will be fined up to 3 million won (US$2,709) in case of a violation, while customers will be fined up to [...]