South Koreans performing during the celebration of the 75th anniversary on Saturday (Aug 15) in Seoul of the Liberation Day, which celebrates its independence from Japanese colonial rule following the end of World War II after Japan surrendered between August 14 and 15 in 1945, at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). - Reuters
SEOUL, Aug 15 (AFP): South Korea tightened Covid-19 (coronavirus) measures on Saturday in Seoul and its surrounding areas as the country reported the highest number of new daily infections in more than five months.
The stricter social distancing guidelines include restrictions on gatherings and activities including professional sports, which will be played behind closed doors in the capital area again.
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