Facemask Requirement

Updates as of November 13

WEAR A MASK!

When indoors, one must wear a facemask at all times.

When outdoors,

  (1) where crowds gather (rallys, concerts/performances, events), one must wear a facemask at all times, regardless of the level of social distancing measures; 

  (2) otherwise, one must wear a facemask when it is difficult to keep a distance of 2m from others.

* Where it involves unidentified crowds or high-risk group of people, penalties may be imposed if one does not wear a facemask.

DO NOT HAVE TO WEAR A MASK!

When indoors, one does not have to wear a mask when staying in an isolated place (home, office, etc.) or staying with a family member or roommate.

When outdoors, one does not have to wear a mask when it is possible to keep a 2m distance from others (jogging, walking, etc.).

Also, for activities that cannot be done with wearing a mask (dining, swimming, sauna, washing faces and brushing teeth, giving a performance, sports match, etc.), one does not have to wear a mask.

Penalties can be imposed from November 13, when one does not wear a facemask at a facemask required place*, even after being advised to wear one on site. Also, penalties may be imposed when one wears an unauthorized facemask or one does not completely cover their nose and mouth.

* For SNU campus, priority facilities (restaurants, diners, bakeries, and all places larger than 150m2) and regular faciltiies (wedding halls, indoor gyms, hair salons) are included.

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Updates as of October 13

From October 13, penalties may be imposed for not wearing a facemask or not having your mouth and nose completely covered at the following locations:

Gathering-limited facilities - Employers, Workers, Users

Public Transportation - Drivers, Users

Mass Rally - Hosts, Workers, Participants

Medical Facilities - Workers, Users

Welfare/Care Facilities - Workers

Exception: 

When you dine or drink; when in pool or sauna; for personal hygiene activities (wash face, brush teeth, etc.); for medical treatment that cannot be held when wearing a facemask; for art performance (only on stage), broadcasting (for personal broadcasting, only in personal space), official photographs, and sign language interpreting among others

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In compliance with the COVID-19 code of conduct and the recent administrative order on compulsory wearing of a facemask in Seoul, it is required to wear a facemask indoors at all times, and it goes the same when you visit any campus building. Wearing a facemask is also required outdoors when it is difficult to keep a 2m distance from others.

In Korea, it is also mandatory to wear a facemask on any type of public transportation. Those who refuse to wear a facemask will not be allowed to board. This policy applies to campus shuttles as well. 

- Some offices, including SNU OIA, are restricted only to those who make a prior appointment by phone or e-mail.