Han River Park in Yeouido is crowded with local residents and visitors on Friday night. Korea reported 1,324 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday amid growing concerns over a fourth wave of the pandemic. Starting Monday, private gatherings of more than two people will be banned after 6 p.m. in the Seoul metropolitan area according to the Level 4 social distancing rules. Yonhap |
A pub at Nogari Alley in Euljiro, central Seoul, is crowded with visitors on Friday night, July 9. Yonhap |
A street near Hongik University in Seoul is packed with young people, Saturday. Yonhap |
People wait in line for COVID-19 testing at a temporary testing center near Seoul Station, Sunday. Yonhap |
People wait in line to be tested for COVID-19 at a temporary testing center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, Sunday. Yonhap |
A community space is closed temporarily due to concerns over soaring infections, near Seokchon Lake in Songpa District, southeastern Seoul, Sunday. Yonhap |