수도권 2.5단계 내년 1월 3일까지 연장<br /><br />South Korea has decided not to raise the distancing level to its highest tier, level 3, at least for now.<br />The capital will remain at level 2-point-5 until January 3rd, and the rest of the country at level two.<br />Announcing the decision today, the authorities reasoned that there is already a ban in place on gatherings of more than five people in the capital area.<br />Going to level three would close down more than two million businesses.<br />The South Korean government said what is needed to overcome the crisis is a "social consensus," not stronger measures that would hurt the economy.<br />So, in the greater Seoul area, cafes can only do delivery and take-out, and people can dine in at restaurants only before 9 PM.<br />Outside the capital, under level two, bars will remain closed, but facilities like singing rooms can operate until 9 PM.<br />
