내일부터 마스크 미착용... 최대 10만원 과태료<br /><br />South Korea is continuing to see new daily COVID-19 cases in the triple digits.<br />It's now the fifth day in a row.<br />The South Korean government recently imposed mandatory mask wearing while outside and in certain places, but from Friday, the grace period is over and violators will be fined.<br />Choi Won-jong has the details.<br />People in South Korea will face much stricter mandatory mask wearing regulations from Friday.<br />The South Korean government will impose fines on people who do not wear them in public as officials look to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.<br />People are mandated to wear face masks at 23 multi-use facilities, on public transportation, and at hospitals as well as at indoor sports stadiums and any gatherings of more than 5-hundred people.<br />People are required to wear KF94 and KF80 face masks,... or fabric masks that cover their mouth and nose, but it's not acceptable to cover one's face with just a scarf.<br />Violators will be face a fine of up to 90 U.S. dollars.<br />However, there are some circumstances where there are exceptions.<br />When eating or drinking at coffee shops and restaurants, people don't need to wear a mask.<br />People smoking outside are also excluded.<br />However,... people who use public bathhouses or swimming pools are required to wear masks when they are NOT in the water.<br />For events likes weddings, attendees are required to wear masks at all times, but brides, grooms, and their parents are excluded.<br />If people are able to keep 2 meters apart during outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, they don't need to wear masks, either.<br />Health authorities are urging people to wear face masks properly as those who don't cover both their mouth and nose could also be fined.<br />Choi Won-jong, Arirang News.<br />
