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Concerns rise over Seoul mayor's proposed social distancing scheme

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Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a COVID-19 response briefing held at Seoul City Hall, Monday. Yonhap
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a COVID-19 response briefing held at Seoul City Hall, Monday. Yonhap

By Lee Hyo-jin

Concern is rising over new Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon's plan for the capital to impose its own social distancing measures.

Although he said he would consult with the central government, health officials worry that his unilateral steps may weaken the antivirus measures set by the central government.

Oh, who took office, April 8, following a by-election, vowed to come up with new COVID-19 measures for the capital area ? focused on minimizing the economic damage to the self-employed ? after criticizing the current central government's ban on the operation of entertainment facilities for taking a toll on small business owners.

The health authorities recently decided to extend so
Lee Hyo-jin lhj@koreatimes.co.kr


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