SEOUL GIVES STANDING INSTRUCTIONS TO CLOSE THEATERS, INTERNET CAFES, AMUSEMENT PARKS AFTER 9 PM

• The Seoul city government said Friday that stores, theaters and multiple other facilities must shut down after 9 p.m. for two weeks to help restrain spread of the coronavirus.
• Acting Seoul Mayor Seo Jeong-hyup made one aware of the new restriction during a virtual press briefin...

BRITISH ENTERTAINMENT SEEKS GOVERNMENT INSURANCE HELP

HIGHLIGHTS

• Due to lockdown aimed to contain the spread of coronavirus, economy of UK came to a standstill.
• The business of entertainment industry was severely hit.
• British entertainment industry wants insurance help from the government.

JAPAN RELAXED ITS RULE OF CROWD LIMITATION IN VARIOUS EVENT VENUES, MOVIE THEATRES

Highlights –

• Japan relaxed its rule of crowd limitation in various event venues, movie theatres.
• The number of spectators in domestic sporting events topped more than 10,000.
• The government has lifted the 5,000 person cap on large ev...

UNLOCK 3.0: OVER 76% NETIZENS ARE AGAINST THE REOPENING OF CINEMA HALLS; AN ONLINE SURVEY

Highlights

• More than 76 percent netizens said they won’t visit cinema halls even if social distancing and other safety norms are followed

• Only 23 percent netizens are in favour of the reopening of cinemas and think its time to move on

• The G...