[Q&A]It says that meetings of more than 5 people are prohibited… “Taxi, Christmas worship is not a’private gathering'”

[Q&A]It says that meetings of more than 5 people are prohibited… “Taxi, Christmas worship is not a’private gathering'”

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As the’prohibition of private gatherings with more than 5 people in the metropolitan area’ was applied from 0 o’clock on the 23rd, there is a lot of confusion in the implementation process. The question-and-answer summary of the ban on meetings, including how far are the crackdown targets and what are the exceptions. The city of Seoul said that taxis were subject to an exception prohibiting gatherings of five or more people, and explained that churches such as Christmas worship are not subject to private gatherings.

Religious events such as churches are non-face-to-face, only up to 20 people

What about Christmas worship
Religious gatherings, such as regular worship, Mass, and court, are not considered’private gatherings’. This means that you will not be eligible for the ban on grouping of 5 or more people. However, non-face-to-face is the principle for religious meetings. For example, if a manpower in charge of video production and transmission is needed for online worship, only 20 people can gather.

A taxi is waiting for you. News 1

A taxi is waiting for you. News 1

If 4 people take a taxi together with another driver, and 5 people,
First, the taxi goes into the’subject to an administrative order banning private meetings’. In principle, it means yes. When four people in a party take a taxi together, there are five people, including the driver. Considering the specificity of taxis, Seoul decided to make exceptions in consultation with Gyeonggi and Incheon. In other words, taxis are one of the main means of transportation and will not be included in this crackdown. Subways and buses are also not subject to ban because they do not belong to private gatherings for the purpose of socializing.

On the day you move, if more than 5 people gather
Even if there are more than 5 people, including people who help move, people to move, and relatives, it is not considered a’private meeting’.

How about a small wedding in a hotel room?
For example, a small wedding ceremony with a family of nine people in a hotel room is not prohibited. Weddings and funerals are, in principle, a once-in-a-lifetime congratulatory event, and it is difficult to cancel or postpone them. Whether or not the venue is a wedding hall is not a criterion that determines whether it is banned. Even if the wedding is not held at the wedding hall, it can be held if the social distancing step is followed by 2.5 steps.
Due to the re-proliferation of Corona 19, domestic golf courses are on the rise. [뉴스1]

Due to the re-proliferation of Corona 19, domestic golf courses are on the rise. [뉴스1]

What if 5 customers come to the beauty salon at once
If more than 5 guests come for’private purposes’, including beauty salons, nail shops, and shooting studios, they are subject to ban. However, the exception is that the employee is working. Having 5 or more employees means it doesn’t matter. The same goes for construction sites, general stores, and marts.

How far is the’family’ subject to the ban on more than 5 people?
Family means’immediate family’ on the family relation register. This applies to families that can be verified with a certificate of family relations or a certified copy of resident registration card. Family When eating out, it does not matter if there are more than 5 people in a family relationship or when people with the same residence are gathered according to resident registration.

How about gathering in a place other than a restaurant
It is subject to sanctions for gathering more than 5 people for private purposes in any place.

Is there a child included in the group ban for more than 5 people?
Yes. There are no age restrictions. Infants and toddlers are also considered one person.
New Year's celebration held at Haeundae Beach in Busan. This year, Haeundae Beach will be closed to prevent the spread of Corona 19. [사진 부산시]

New Year’s celebration held at Haeundae Beach in Busan. This year, Haeundae Beach will be closed to prevent the spread of Corona 19. [사진 부산시]

Early soccer and mountain climbing are also limited to groups of 5 or more people.
Yes. Outdoor sports such as early soccer and mountain climbing are also prohibited because they are private gatherings for more than 5 people.

6 people go to the golf course and split into two teams
Regardless of indoors or outdoors, it is restricted to gathering more than 5 people at the same time for the same purpose at the same place, and even if 6 people go to the golf course together and split into two teams, it is subject to restriction as it is prohibited from gathering from the first meeting.

If 5 people go to the restaurant and divide into two tables,
The same is true. All private gatherings with five or more people, such as alumni associations, clubs, outings, and workplace dinners for the purpose of forming friendship, are prohibited. Even if you sit at two tables in the same restaurant, it is considered a violation if it falls under a private meeting.

Reservations for more than 5 people at a hotel, movie theater, or exhibition hall
It may be restricted depending on the purpose of use. In accordance with special measures to strengthen quarantine during the year-end and New Year holidays, reservations for lodging establishments are limited to within 50% of the rooms from 0 o’clock on the 24th. Excess occupancy in the room is prohibited. Reservations are possible for purposes such as business trips or family relationships even with 5 or more people. However, reservations for more than 5 people for private gatherings or parties are prohibited.

Shouldn’t the academy also gather more than 5 people?
In the case of academies (including teaching centers), it is not allowed to operate in accordance with the 2.5 steps to keep social distance in the metropolitan area. However, only teaching in consideration of the university entrance exam schedule is allowed. In the case of academy, it does not correspond to a gathering to form a friendship. In summary, there is no problem even if more than 5 people gather in academy for college admission.
Due to the re-proliferation of Corona 19, domestic golf courses are on the rise. [뉴스1]

Due to the re-proliferation of Corona 19, domestic golf courses are on the rise. [뉴스1]

What Happens If You Violate The Order Prohibition
In accordance with the infectious disease prevention laws and regulations, a fine or fine of not more than 3 million won may be imposed on the business owner, as well as measures to close facilities or suspend operations. Users may be fined up to 3 million won and fined up to 100,000 won. Fines are imposed for prohibition of gatherings, and fines are imposed for violations of quarantine rules. Fines and penalties may be levied in duplicate.

You can also claim reimbursement rights
When it is confirmed that a confirmed person has occurred due to a violation of an administrative order, it is possible to claim the right to indemnify according to the Civil Law, and the right to indemnify for expenses such as examination and treatment may be requested. If an epidemiological investigation confirms a private meeting with five or more people, and if it is confirmed that the quarantine rules are violated, it means that after the accusation, a fine of up to 3 million won, fine for negligence, and claims for the right to remedy may be carried out at the same time.

Reporter Kim Hyun-ye [email protected]


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