Staying safe: Imperial guards wearing face masks as they patrol in front of Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul. — AP
SEOUL: South Korea eased its tough social distancing policy for the next two weeks in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, with new daily coronavirus cases hovering stubbornly within triple digits.
The government has lifted a ban on onsite dining after 9pm, though it still requires restaurants and cafes to restrict seating and record patrons’ names and contact details.
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