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- Date2020-05-27 20:18
- Update2020-05-27 20:26
- Division Division of Risk assessment and International cooperation
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Updates on COVID-19 in Republic of Korea
27 May 2020
○ As of 0:00, 27 May 2020, the total number of confirmed cases is 11,265 (including 1,221 imported cases), of which 10,295 cases have been discharged from isolation. Newly confirmed cases are 40 in total.
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[Table 1. Total reported/tested cases] |
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Period (since 3 Jan) |
Total |
Tested positive (PCR) |
Testing in progress |
Tested negative (PCR) |
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Confirmed |
Discharged from isolation |
Under isolation |
Deceased |
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As of 0:00 26 May (Tues) |
839,475 |
11,225 |
10,275 |
681 |
269 |
22,044 |
806,206 |
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As of 0:00 27 May (Wed) |
852,876 |
11,265 |
10,295 |
701 |
269 |
21,061 |
820,550 |
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Difference |
(+)13,401 |
(+)40 |
(+)20 |
(+)20 |
0 |
(-)983 |
(+)14,344 |
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[Table 2. Imported cases in Korea (as of 0:00, 27 May 2020)] |
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Total |
Region/Country |
Where confirmed |
Nationality |
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China |
Asia ex-China |
Europe |
Americas |
Africa |
Australia |
Point of Entry |
Community |
Korean |
Other |
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New |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
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Total |
1,221 |
19 |
205 |
469 |
519 |
8 |
1 |
522 |
699 |
1,076 |
145 |
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(1.6%) |
(16.8%) |
(38.4%) |
(42.5%) |
(0.7%) |
(0.1%) |
(42.8%) |
(57.2%) |
(88.1%) |
(11.9%) |
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* Figures may change based on findings from ongoing local epidemiological investigation efforts.
○ Of the 40 new cases, 3 were imported cases and 37 were locally transmitted cases.
- Of the 3 imported cases, 2 are from America and 1 from the Philippines.
○ Related to the biblical language study meeting, 3 additional case were confirmed, bringing the total to 12*. The new cases are contacts of confirmed case of Jusarang Church (Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi Province). Of the new cases, 2 are from Rapha Healing Prayer House in Nowon-gu, Seoul and 1 is a teacher at an elementary school in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province.
*1 from Grace Methodist Church (Yangcheon-gu, Seoul); 1 from Grace Church (Dobong-gu, Seoul); 2 from Rapha Healing Prayer House (Nowon-gu, Seoul); 6 from Hwado Uri Church (Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province); 1 from Jusarang Church (Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province); 1 contact
○ Related to the Coupang Logistics Center in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi Province, 27 additional cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 36. Testing is underway for the workers who worked at the logistics center.
*32 workers of the logistics center; 4 contacts (family members sharing living space) / Incheon=22, Gyeonggi=10, Seoul=4
- KCDC requested workers who worked at Coupang Logistics Center during the period starting on 12 May should get tested (wearing mask mandatory) and self-quarantine. Also, if there is student or a school staff among family, they should stop going to school. If there is a healthcare worker or social worker among family, they should limit work.
○ There were 2 cases in Daegu City. 1 tested positive from testing of all Senior Employment Project participants, and 1 is a high school senior student at Osung High School in Suseong-gu. Investigation on chain of transmission and contact investigation are underway.
○ As of 12:00 today (27 May), there are 259 confirmed cases in total related to the nightclubs, including 4 new cases since 12:00 yesterday.
*(Seoul) Illu Duck worker=1, Geumho 7080 worker=1, (Incheon) FINE S.B.S Sauna=1, Family of student of Seum Academy=1
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• (By region) Seoul City=129, Gyeonggi Province=59, Incheon City=47, Chungbuk Province=9, Busan City=4, Daegu City=2, Gyeongnam Province=2, Jeonbuk Province=2, Daejeon City=1, Chungnam Province=1, Gyeongbuk Province=1, Gangwon Province=1, Jeju Province=1 • (By chain of transmission) Club visitors=96; Contacts (family/acquaintance/coworkers/etc)=163 • (By age group) [0-18]=28; [19-29]=129; [30-39]=36; [40-49]=22; [50-59]=19; [60+]=25 • (By sex) male 194, female 65 |
○ In an effort to stop further local transmission of COVID-19 within communities as early as possible, KCDC is conducting mass testing of persons who visited public venues and events visited by confirmed COVID-19 cases.
- Persons who visited such places during the respective specified time period are advised to visit a screening clinic and get tested regardless of symptoms. (The updated list is provided on the final page.)
○ Regarding epidemiological investigation on the 2 reported suspected cases (one 11-year-old boy and one 4-year-old girl) of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Adolescents (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19, while both children presented with clinical characteristics of MIS-C, both tested negative in SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests conducted by their respective hospitals. The 11-year-old boy has been found to have visited the Philippines during January – March of this year.
- To find out history of SARS-CoV-2 infection, antibody testing is underway. Upon completion of test, conclusions will be drawn through expert case review.
- Both children have since recovered. The 11-year-old boy has been discharged from hospital.
○ In light of the opening of schools today for high school grade 2 (11th grade), middle school grade 3 (9th grade), elementary school grades 1-2, and kindergarten students, KCDC requested students and school staff to closely follow the infectious disease prevention measures.
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COVID-19 PREVENTION MEASURES IN SCHOOLS - Do not go to school or work if having fever or respiratory symptoms - Ventilate classrooms by opening windows - Maintain constant distance between students - Keep facemasks on at all times* while in school *Exceptions allowed for meal times or health problems - Maintain personal hygiene including hand washing and using hand sanitizers - If having fever of 37.5 degrees or above or respiratory symptoms, immediately inform a health teacher and classroom teacher, put on an MFDS-approved facemask, and wait in a separate area - Avoid karaoke rooms, PC cafes, bars, clubs, and other publicly used facilities |
- If a confirmed case is found in a school, all students, teachers, and staff of the school will be instructed to put on an MFDS-approved facemask and return home. Local municipal government will conduct epidemiological investigation, disinfection, restriction of use of the affected facility, and other necessary infection control measures.
○ In light of the recent rise in local transmissions related to clubs, bars, karaoke rooms, and after-school private academies, KCDC urged people to refrain from social gathering or visiting any enclosed/confined/crowded spaces that are frequented by many people.
- People who cannot avoid visiting an enclosed/crowded space for an essential reason should carefully follow personal hygiene measures including keeping 2 meters of distance from other people, wearing a facemask, avoiding handshakes, washing hands, and not touching eyes, nose, or mouth with their hands.
- Persons belonging to high-risk groups (including elderly, pregnant women, persons with chronic illness) should especially avoid any poorly ventilated enclosed space frequented by many people. If such a situation cannot be avoided for an essential reason, it is highly important to wear a facemask.
○ In business establishments, all persons should wear a facemask when using indoor break rooms, changing rooms, or other publicly shared indoor areas. Such areas should not be used by multiple people at the same time.
- Indoor smoking rooms should be prohibited and outdoor areas should be utilized instead. Commute buses should have hand sanitizers in place and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as handles.
- Cafeterias should operate in time shifts and install dividers between seats or have people sit in one line or in alternating arrangement to avoid sitting face-to-face while eating.
○ Anyone who has come in close contact with a large number of unspecified persons in an enclosed/confined space such as clubs or bars need to be tested at a screening clinic through public health center or 1339 call center.
- KCDC urged people to visit a screening clinic and get tested especially if two or more persons within a household or social group develop COVID-19 suspected symptoms.
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“5 Basic Infection Prevention Rules for Everyone” (1) Stay home for 3-4 days if you get sick. (2) Keep a distance of two arms’ length between you and other people. (3) Wash your hands for 30 seconds. Cough/sneeze into your sleeve. (4) Ventilate your space at least twice a day and disinfect regularly. (5) Keep in touch with family and friends while maintaining physical distancing. |
[Table 3: Regional distribution and epidemiological links of the confirmed cases]
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Region |
Confirmed cases |
Other major clusters |
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Total |
Imported cases |
Clusters |
Other* |
New cases |
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Sub- total |
Shin- cheonji |
Other clusters |
Contacts of confirmed cases |
Imported cases |
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Seoul |
802 |
271 |
501 |
8 |
403 |
21 |
69 |
30 |
19 |
Itaewon clubs (127), biblical language study meeting (4), Coupang (2), Samsung Medical Center (7), Guro-gu call center (98), Dong-an Church-PC Cafe (20), Manmin Central Church (41), etc. |
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Busan |
144 |
27 |
88 |
12 |
57 |
18 |
1 |
29 |
0 |
Itaewon clubs (4), Onchun Church (39), Suyeong-gu Kindergarten (5), etc. |
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Daegu |
6,878 |
26 |
6,119 |
4,510 |
685 |
920 |
4 |
733 |
3 |
Itaewon clubs (3), Second Mi-Ju Hospital (196), Hansarang Convalescent Hospital (128), Daesil Convalescent Hospital (100), Fatima Hospital (37), etc. |
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Incheon |
158 |
48 |
105 |
2 |
90 |
6 |
7 |
5 |
11 |
Itaewon clubs (47), Coupang (8), Guro-gu call center (20), etc. |
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Gwangju |
30 |
14 |
16 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
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Daejeon |
45 |
14 |
22 |
2 |
12 |
8 |
0 |
9 |
0 |
Korea Forest Engineer Institute (3), etc. |
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Ulsan |
50 |
19 |
24 |
16 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
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Sejong |
47 |
4 |
42 |
1 |
38 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (30), gym facilities (8) |
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Gyeonggi |
774 |
181 |
544 |
29 |
397 |
56 |
62 |
49 |
6 |
Itaewon clubs (59), Coupang (2), biblical langue study meeting (7), first responder (3), Grace River Church in Seongnam (72), Guro-gu call center-Bucheon SaengMyeongSu Church (48), Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital (50), etc. |
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Gangwon |
56 |
16 |
33 |
17 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
Apartments in Wonju City (3), Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital (10), etc. |
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Chung- |
60 |
8 |
42 |
6 |
27 |
7 |
2 |
10 |
0 |
Itaewon clubs (9), Goesan-gun Jangyeon-myeon (11), etc. |
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Chung- |
145 |
13 |
122 |
0 |
120 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
0 |
Gym facilities in Cheonan (103), research center in Seosan (9), etc. |
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Jeonbuk |
21 |
10 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
Itaewon clubs (2) |
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Jeonnam |
18 |
10 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
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Gyeong- |
1,378 |
13 |
1,233 |
566 |
477 |
190 |
0 |
132 |
0 |
Gumi Elim Church (8), Cheongdo Daenam Hospital (120), Bonghwa Pureun Nursing Home (68), pilgrimage to Israel (49), Gyeongsan Seo Convalescent Hospital (66), Yecheon-gun (41), etc. |
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Gyeong- |
123 |
17 |
87 |
32 |
48 |
6 |
1 |
19 |
0 |
Itaewon clubs (2), Geochang Church (10), Geochang Woongyang-myeon (8), Wings Tower (10), etc. |
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Jeju |
14 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
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Airport |
522 |
522 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Total |
11,265 |
1,221 |
8,991 |
5,212 |
2,379 |
1,242 |
158 |
1,053 |
40 |
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( % ) |
(57.1) |
(14.3) |
(7.1) |
(0.0) |
(7.1) |
(28.6) |
(0.0) |
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* Not classified into a cluster or under investigation ※ The interim classification is based on the reporting location, which may change depending on further epidemiological investigation. |
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[Figure 1: Daily new confirmed cases by chain of transmission]
TOTAL
Seoul City
Incheon City
Gyeonggi Province
Daegu City
Gyeongbuk Province
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[Table 4: Age distribution of severe cases] |
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Age group |
Total |
Severe |
( |
% |
) |
Very severe |
( |
% |
) |
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Total |
12 |
5 |
( |
100.0 |
) |
7 |
( |
100.0 |
) |
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80 and above |
4 |
2 |
( |
40.0 |
) |
2 |
( |
28.6 |
) |
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70-79 |
3 |
1 |
( |
20.0 |
) |
2 |
( |
28.6 |
) |
|
60-69 |
2 |
2 |
( |
40.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
|
50-59 |
1 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
1 |
( |
14.3 |
) |
|
40-49 |
2 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
2 |
( |
28.6 |
) |
|
30-39 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
|
20-29 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
|
10-19 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
|
0-9 |
0 |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
0 |
( |
0.0 |
) |
[Figure 2: New cases (for last 2 weeks) by chain of transmission]
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[Table 5: Public venues visited by confirmed COVID-19 cases] |
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Region |
Type |
Name and address |
Date |
Time |
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Seoul |
Singing room |
Gawang Coin Karaoke (Seoul Nowon-gu Dobong-ro 468 Hongik Building) |
5/7 |
21:37~22:10 |
- |
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Seoul |
Singing room |
Byeolbyeol Coin Karaoke (Seoul Gwangak-gu Gwangak-ro 200) |
5/4 |
20:35~21:19 |
- |
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Seoul |
Singing room |
Rock-Q Coin Karaoke (Seoul Mapo-gu Hongik-ro-6-gil 10) |
5/6 |
15:23~16:16 |
- |
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5/7 |
19:00~19:20 |
- |
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Seoul |
Amusement facility |
1943 Hongik Univ. Branch (Seoul Mapo-gu Jandari-ro 8-6) |
5/7 |
19:30~21:30 |
17:00~05:00 |
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Hansin Pocha (Seoul Mapo-gu Jandari-ro 13) |
5/7 |
21:50~23:20 |
17:00~07:00 |
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Seoul |
Amusement facility |
Holics (Seoul Seocho-gu Seochodaero-77-gil 24) |
5/9 |
20:00~00:11 |
16:00~06:00 |
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Seoul |
Singing room |
SBS Singing Room (Seoul Seocho-gu Seochodaero-77-gil 31) |
5/9 |
00:36~01:36 |
- |
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Seoul |
Amusement facility |
Akbari (Seoul Seocho-gu Seochodaero-77-gil 39) |
5/10 |
01:50~03:42 |
- |
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Seoul |
Restaurant |
Illu Duck (Seoul Seongdong-gu Seongsuilro-8-gil 40) |
5/11~5/21 |
11:00~23:00 |
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Seoul |
Restaurant |
Igane Grilled Tripe (Seoul Seongdong-gu Geumghodong-3-ga 423) |
5/17 |
17:00~18:40 |
14:00~01:00 |
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Seoul |
Restaurant |
Chamnara Charcoal BBQ Geumho Branch (Seoul Seongdong-gu Dokseodang-ro 325-2) |
5/17 |
18:56~20:18 |
15:00~01:00 |
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Seoul |
Amusement facility |
Geumho 7080 Bar (Seoul Seongdong-gu Geumho-ro 86, B1) |
5/17 |
20:40~22:10 |
- |
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Seoul |
Restaurant |
Sangsu Ginseng Chicken Soup (Seoul Jongro-gu Jongro-31-gil 46-3) |
5/18 |
17:27~19:15 |
- |
|
|
Seoul |
Other |
Biblical Language Studies (Grace Methodist Church / Hwado Uri CHurch / Uijeongbu Jusarang Church: Uijeongbu-si Taepyeong-ro 212) |
5/8, 5/15 |
- |
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Seoul |
Amusement facility |
Byeolbam Pocha (Seoul Yongsan-gu Hangangdaero-87-gil 7) |
5/4 |
19:50~22:30 |
- |
|
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Daegu |
Singing room |
Ban Ban Coin Karaoke (Gongi ban sori ban) (Daegu Dalseo-gu Gyedaedongmun-ro 2, B1) |
5/11 |
23:28~24:3 |
10:00~05:00 |
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Daegu |
Singing room |
Tongtong Coin Singing Room (Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro-2-gil 45) |
5/12 |
17:40~17:55 |
11:00~01:00 |
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Daegu |
Cafe |
Asura Balbalta (board game cafe) (Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro-5-gil 53) |
5/18 |
17:38~19:44 |
24 hours |
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Daegu |
Cafe |
Golbang (comic book cafe) (Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro-5-gil 53) |
5/17 |
18:45~19:55 |
10:00~01:00 |
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Daegu |
Singing room |
Rock-Q Coin Karaoke (Dongseongro No 2 Branch) (Daegu Jung-gu Dongseongro-6-gil 42) |
5/18 |
21:00~21:37 |
11:00~06:00 |
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Daegu |
Singing room |
Seven Star Coin Karaoke (Daesil Station Branch) (Dalseong-gun Dasa-eup Dalgubeol-daero 863) |
5/14 |
15:04~16:22 |
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Daegu |
PC cafe |
NU PC (Sinwolseong Branch) (Dalseo-gu Joamro-6-gil 6-45 Daehyeong Building Floor 3) |
5/23 |
20:08~00:44 |
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|
Incheon |
PC cafe |
Jin PC Room (Incheon Michuhol-gu Dokbae-ro 311 Vision Plaza) |
5/6 |
15:16~19:26 |
- |
|
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Incheon |
Singing room |
Top Coin Singing Room (Incheon Michuhol-gu Dokbae-ro 311 Vision Plaza) |
5/6 |
20:00~21:00 |
- |
|
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Gyeonggi |
Other |
Fiesta 9 (Gyeonggi Gooyang-si Ilsanseo-gu Ilhyeong-ro 97-11 Ilsan Doosan We’ve The Zenith Square B2) |
5/16 |
13:00 |
11:30~21:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Other |
Laon Party House (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Buil-ro 223 B1) |
5/9, 5/10, 5/17 |
11:30~19:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Other |
MERIT Night Club (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Gilju-ro 125) |
5/9~5/10 |
23:48~00:34 |
20:00~05:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Amusement facility |
Baobap (Bucheon Sangdong Branch) (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Songnaedaero-2650-beongil 59) |
5/10 |
00:44~02:03 |
15:00~05:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Singing room |
Junco Music Town (Bucheon Sangdong Branch) (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Giljuro 121-beongil 18-3) |
5/10 |
02:09~03:55 |
18:00~09:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Amusement facility |
Jakuwa (Gyeonggi Anyang-si Manan-gu Jangnaero 1430-beongil 15) |
5/14 |
18:00~23:30 |
17:00~08:00 |
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5/15 |
19:00~23:40 |
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5/17 |
18:00~22:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Other |
Music Home Orchestra (Gyeonggi Yongin-si Giheung-gu Guseong-ro 357 Bldg B Floor 2) |
5/19 |
- |
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Gyeongbuk |
Other |
Saemaeul Jungang Market 91st stand (selling cheonggukjang) (Gyeongbuk Gumi-si Gumijungangro-9-gil 11) |
5/18~5/22 |
07:00~18:00 |
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Gyeongbuk |
Other |
Saemaeul Jungang Market 42nd stand (selling vegetables) (Gyeongbuk Gumi-si Gumijungangro-9-gil 11) |
5/18~5/22 |
07:00~18:00 |
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Gyeonggi |
Bath house |
Daeyang Hot Springs Land (Gyeonggi-do Bucheon-si Gilju-ro 115) |
5/17 |
09:03∼13:47 |
- |
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5/20 |
11:06∼12:41 |
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Gyeonggi |
Place of business |
Coupang Fullfillment Services Co, Ltd. (Gyeonggi Bucheon-si Sinheungro-511-beon-gil 80) |
5/12∼5/25 |
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*Newly added places are highlighted in color |
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