Interview with people who haven’t even exercised

“I think people who haven’t even exercised have this shape because they set quarantine guidelines.”

On the 13th, Mr. A, who runs a derivative gymnasium in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, <한경닷컴>He said in an interview with “2 weeks and a month’s rest does not cause the damage just that much.”

On the 20th of last month, a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) reached a year in Korea. Self-employed and small business owners who were hit directly by Corona 19 are clamoring for life for more than a year. Although the regulations on social distancing have been deregulated now, the indoor sports industry has protested every day, saying that regulations are particularly severe.

PC rooms, gyms, billiard rooms, coin karaoke rooms, and restaurants were hit by direct hits, and there were also a number of places that were closed. The same goes for the arts and sports field. Various gyms also reported closure of business. The number of students preparing for body college entrance examinations also decreased. In this regard, Mr. A explained, “Last year, the competition rate for judo entrance exams has fallen. It means that there are more friends who gave up.”

“The government thinks that it will only be avoided after a few weeks of rest.”

Mr. A was fortunate to have been hit hardest in terms of income in one year with Corona 19, as everyone does. “Before Corona 19, there were close to 80 people, but now it has been cut by half. In terms of income, it was a huge blow,” he said. “The government only thinks of taking a few weeks off. It seems that only damages are incurred.” did.

“If we take a break like that, our government fees are pushed by a month or two. The money we need to receive is pushed.” He said, “I don’t know if a new student comes, but since he doesn’t come, there’s no income. In December and last January last year, The income was completely zero,” he added.

“Rather, I wanted to go to step 3 at a time and shut down and then reduce it drastically. There was a period of easing social distancing in the middle,” he said. “After social distancing is eased, the operation of the guide tube will also recover for about two months. There was a period of time, but if you tried to recover, the phenomenon of closing the door was repeated.”

Mr. A also expressed regret for the lack of practical support for the rent problem. Mr. A said, “There are a lot of people who work part-time because the monthly rent is too burdensome, but even part-time work does not mean rent comes out.” Said.

He said, “It is our industry that you can live without any problems if you stay normally.” He stressed, “Who can be satisfied with the subsidy itself?”

“What to worry about next month right now is our industry…what about until the end of the year”

Regarding the government’s quarantine policy, he raised his voice, saying, “Because a person who hasn’t even campaigned sets the quarantine guidelines, it seems like a foolish policy came out.” Mr. A said, “Isn’t the back and forth and there’s no convincing power. I’m not allowing only tough places again,” he said. “Aren’t all places where a lot of gatherings really gather. Department stores are representative.”

He also said, “We have a few dozen people who come a day, but we are regulating. Even if we don’t regulate that, there are many cases where our parents are uneasy and don’t send.” “Anyway, even if we release the regulation in step 2.5, the officials do not come “I said.

In the election process for the president of the Korean Sports Association held in January, there were claims that the government lacked substantial support for sportsmen, and he emphasized that sportsmen also agree with this. Mr. A said, “Aren’t there any gymnasiums that worked well. Those people lost too much money.” Eventually you will have it,” he said.

Mr. A also pointed out, “I don’t know where the actual discussions about livelihood are going on,” he said. “I think that giving everyone a little bit by little is cold, and support is just catching votes, and there aren’t many things that touch.”

Mr. A explained that some are leaving the industry regarding the current situation, which is facing a prolonged phase. He said, “There are a lot of people who run two jobs to try to save the seal, and there are many who work part-time, but when you hear about the industry, it is said that close to 20% of the business has been closed.” Regarding the COVID-19 phase, which is expected to continue until the end of the year, “We are not salaried workers, and people are always worried about next month. Even if this month goes well, there is no guarantee that the next month will be well, and we are worried about the end of the year. “I’m already scared of it,” he said.

Jo Jun-hyuk, reporter at Hankyung.com [email protected]