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31st Halloween Day in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 2020.10.31 / News1 © News1On the 31st, which is Halloween and Saturday, many people flocked to Hongdae and Itaewon, despite the spread of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19).
Clubs that expressed concern about group infections closed their own businesses, resulting in slightly fewer visitors than on the days before Halloween, but a ‘sizzling situation’ was created where distances were broken.
At approximately 7pm that day, when I entered the entrance area of Hongik University in Mapo-gu, Seoul, I felt the atmosphere of Halloween at a glance. Young people dressed in various cosplay costumes busily moved in search of bars and restaurants. It was so crowded that it was difficult to pass on a relatively narrow street.
Citizens with diadems with devil horns or various masks swarmed, and foreigners dressed as Jokers or disguised as angels also stood out. Most of the people wore masks and there were cases of strange makeup on them. It was not confirmed whether the purpose was “ prevention ” or “ cosplay, ” but citizens wearing gas masks also came and went on the streets; some citizens lowered their masks to eat sandwiches, have drinks or smoke in the streets. When the makeup was broken, some citizens lowered their masks for a long time and corrected their makeup with lipstick, etc. Some citizens did not wear masks for Halloween makeup. A man who painted his face white and dressed like a nun walked in the middle of the street without wearing a mask.
Passing citizens flocked to observe the man or take photographs, creating a “crowd” in an instant. A passing citizen whispered to his friend, “You didn’t even wear a mask for that person,” and hurried away.
As major clubs closed for Halloween, there was also a ‘balloon effect’ that filled several bars and restaurants. Dozens of people lined each entrance of the so-called ‘Caza de Pocha’ where instant encounters were possible. As he closed the door, he contrasted with the crowded entrance of the club.
Mr A, in his 60s, who works as a parking management agent in an outdoor parking lot in Hongdae, said: “It may be Saturday, but considering the coronavirus situation, it seems that a lot of people are crowded today.” . He pointed to the alley where the bars were packed and said, “Yesterday there were a lot of people.”
Mr. B in his 30s, who came out to feel the Halloween atmosphere, said, “Honestly, I wasn’t without worrying about corona 19 infection,” but said, “I came out because it was unfortunate to send it.”
The situation was similar in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, which was designated as the epicenter of the ‘Crown 19 collective infection of the clubs’ in May. Considering it was a ‘Holy Land of Holland’, where it was difficult to stand on a regular basis, there were few crowds, but there was a situation that interrupted the quarantine of life.
Prevention gates were installed on every street, allowing visitors to enter the downtown area only through QR code authentication and heat verification procedures, but as the crowd gathered, the appearance of enter without such procedure.
Some of the pubs with pumpkins and a hell of hell had no seating at all. Even here, they saw me queuing for admission. The clerk, who witnessed a photojournalist covering the Halloween atmosphere, hastily guided him to open a space between the lines.
A 70-year-old couple who said they came because they were curious while walking through Namsan Dulle-gil said, “There are so many people. The couple changed their masks and said: “I have been here for the first time this year and I am very concerned about the corona 19 infection.”
There were also citizens who wanted to go out just to see concerns about corona 19 infection. Yoon Mo (23), who visited Itaewon after dressing up with friends, said: “I came to Itaewon for the first time on Halloween this year because it was time suitable with my friends. ” Revealed.
A couple in their 20s who wore a mask for Halloween makeup also said, “I’ve been home for the first time because I’m frustrated because I’m just home.”
(Seoul = News 1)
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