S. Korea eases protective face mask purchase restrictions starting June 1
- 4 years ago
6월 1일부터 마스크 5부제 폐지…언제든 구매 가능
From Monday the 5-day rotation system imposed in South Korea to regulate the amount of protective face mask that can be sold will be lifted.
People wanting to purchase masks will be able to do so any day of the week.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety says the supply in the country has stabilized thanks to an increase in the daily production to 14-million face masks.
Young Koreans, under the age of 18 will be able to buy up to 5 masks a week, as they have started or are due to restart in line with the school reopening season.
The rest of the population, will still be limited to 3 masks a week.
From Monday the 5-day rotation system imposed in South Korea to regulate the amount of protective face mask that can be sold will be lifted.
People wanting to purchase masks will be able to do so any day of the week.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety says the supply in the country has stabilized thanks to an increase in the daily production to 14-million face masks.
Young Koreans, under the age of 18 will be able to buy up to 5 masks a week, as they have started or are due to restart in line with the school reopening season.
The rest of the population, will still be limited to 3 masks a week.