28.June.2021: Only a few days left until social restrictions are lightened
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Starting July 1, the Seoul metropolitan area will allow private meetings of up to six people and restaurants and bars to stay open until midnight.
Most other regions will allow gatherings of up to eight people and will have no limits on businesses hours. Limits on gatherings for all regions are set to gradually be expanded after a two-week trial.
Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum announced Sunday that the capital area will be under Level 2 of the revamped four-tier scheme, while the other areas of the country will be under Level 1 — allowing businesses to extend operating hours and easing restrictions on social gatherings from July.
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