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Mon, May 29, 2023 | 17:02
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Movie theaters implement 'seat separation' over COVID-19
코로나19로 영화관도 '좌석 거리두기' 시행한다
Posted : 2020-03-24 10:00
Updated : 2020-03-25 00:34
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With a slate of films set to hit local screens in coming weeks despite the pandemic, major multiplex chains are implementing "seat separation" policies in an attempt to counter the spread of COVID-19.

전염병의 세계적 대유행(팬데믹)에도 불구하고 영화관에는 여러 영화들이 개봉될 예정으로, 국내 주요 멀티플렉스 체인들은 코로나19의 확산에 대응하기 위해 '좌석 분리' 정책을 시행하고 있다.


Megabox announced Thursday it has instituted an "Adding Safety" policy to reduce their maximum capacity by 50 percent due to the outbreak.

메가박스는 목요일 코로나바이러스의 발병으로 인해 최대 50%의 좌석을 감축하는 '추가 안전' 정책을 시행했다고 밝혔다.


The reduced capacity will help to ensure a safe distance between customers as the sale of tickets will be restricted to seats in even-numbered rows. Seats in odd-numbered rows will be left empty.

입장권 판매가 짝수 열로 제한되기 때문에 좌석이 줄어들면 고객들 사이에 안전 거리를 확보하는 데 도움이 될 전망이다. 홀수 열의 좌석은 비워진다.


This unusual precaution comes in line with social distancing guidelines from the Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

이런 특이한 예방 조치는 질병관리본부의 사회적 거리 두기 지침과 일치한다.


However, wheelchair-accessible seats can be booked regardless of the new policy. The ticketing system has been updated accordingly and the closed rows are now shown as unavailable.

그러나 휠체어용 좌석은 새로운 정책에 관계없이 예약 가능하다. 매표 시스템은 이러한 방침에 따라 업데이트 되었고 닫혀진 좌석 열은 이제 이용할 수 없는 것으로 표시된다.


"The health and safety of our customers is very important to us. With reduced-capacity auditoriums, we are providing visitors with a choice that will let them feel safe from a social distancing perspective," Megabox said in a statement.

"고객의 건강과 안전은 우리에게 매우 중요하다. 줄어든 좌석 수와 함께, 우리는 방문객들이 사회적 거리 두기 관점에서 안전함을 느낄 수 있도록 선택권을 제공하고 있다"고 메가박스는 성명을 통해 밝혔다.


Multiplex chain Lotte Cinema said Friday it will implement a "Healthy Distancing" campaign, asking customers to ensure there are two empty seats between their party and other audience members. The new rule will go into effect on Saturday and last until further notice.

또 다른 멀티플렉스 체인인 롯데시네마는 금요일 관객들에게 최소 2석 이상 떨어져 앉는 것을 요구하는 '건강한 거리두기' 캠페인을 시행한다고 밝혔다. 새로운 규정은 토요일부터 적용되며 추후 통지가 있을 때까지 지속될 예정이다.


The chain added it will increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfection of all high-traffic areas throughout the day. All locations will enforce the cleaning of kiosks, handrails, and box office counters every two hours. Employees have also been instructed to wash their hands and not come to work if they have a fever or other COVID-19 symptoms.

롯데시네마는 통행량이 많은 지역의 청소와 소독 빈도를 높일 것이라고 덧붙였다. 모든 지점은 매 2시간마다 키오스크, 난간, 매표소 카운터를 청소하도록 강제된다. 직원들은 손을 씻으라는 지침과 함께, 열 또는 기타 코로나19 증상이 있을 경우 출근하지 않도록 했다.


The chain temporarily closed 13 branches in hard-hit Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province.

롯데시네마는 바이러스가 강타한 대구 및 경상북도 지역의 13개 상영관의 운영을 임시 중단했다.


CGV said it will sell seats in every other row and suggest customers choose seats with adequate space between other parties.

CGV는 한 열 씩 건너뛴 좌석을 판매하고 관객들에게 서로 충분한 거리를 두고 좌석을 선택하라고 장려할 계획이다.


According to data from the Korean Film Council, the number of moviegoers in Korea fell to a 15-year low of 7.37 million in February amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The daily number of moviegoers fell below 40,000 nationwide as of Thursday.

영화진흥위원회의 조사자료에 따르면, 지난 2월 국내 영화관 관객 수는 737만명으로 집계되며 15년 만에 최저치를 기록했다. 지난 목요일 전국의 영화관을 찾은 전체 관람객 수는 4만명 이하로 떨어졌다.


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