South Korea to Lift Mask Rules in Most Areas

The video discusses the recent decision in South Korea to lift indoor mask mandates, a significant change after a long period of mandatory mask-wearing. Despite this change, masks remain required in high-risk areas like public transport and hospitals. The decision comes as COVID-19 cases have significantly decreased, with current numbers around 30,000 daily, a stark contrast to the 600,000 daily cases in March 2022. South Korea has been proactive in managing COVID-19 from the start, and this policy shift reflects the improved situation.

What recent change has South Korea made regarding mask-wearing indoors?

• Masks are required only in restaurants.

• Masks are no longer required indoors.

• Masks are required only in schools.

• Masks are now required indoors.

In which areas are masks still required in South Korea?

• Shopping malls

• Public transportation and hospitals

• Parks

• Beaches

What percentage of South Korea's workforce was working from home during the mask mandate?

• 50%

• 25%

• 4.4%

• 10%

How have COVID-19 case numbers changed in South Korea recently?

• They have increased to 600,000 daily.

• They have decreased to around 30,000 daily.

• They have remained constant at 100,000 daily.

• They have increased to 1 million daily.

How did South Korea handle the COVID-19 situation from the beginning?

• They delayed their response.

• They followed other countries' lead.

• They were at the forefront of handling it.

• They ignored the pandemic.