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Eugene

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Sun Apr 26, 2020, 09:07 AM Apr 2020

South Korea's big churches reopen with designated seats, size limits

Source: Reuters

WORLD NEWS APRIL 26, 2020 / 5:17 AM / UPDATED 3 HOURS AGO

South Korea's big churches reopen with designated seats, size limits

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s large churches reopened on Sunday, requiring worshipers to keep their distance and wear masks, after the government relaxed restrictions on religious gatherings aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Onnuri Church, one of the biggest churches in Seoul, required members to sign up online ahead of the service and sit on designated seats to maintain distance.

It has also limited attendance to 700 in a hall with a capacity of 3,000 people, a church official said.

Last Sunday, South Korea extended its social distancing policy until May 5 but offered some relief for religious and sports facilities previously subject to strict restrictions.

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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-southkorea-churche/south-koreas-big-churches-reopen-with-designated-seats-size-limits-idUSKCN2280A4
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