The vast majority of social distancing rules in South Korea have finally be lifted, after more than two years of trying to stem the spread of COVID-19.
It means that, from today, there will no longer be restrictions on business hours or the number of people who can gather at once.
Starting from Monday, South Korea will lift almost all its social distancing measures.
The anti-COVID measures first went into effect on March 2020.
And since then, the health authorities have attempted to contain the spread of COVID-19 by repeatedly tightening and easing these rules.
But no longer.
Now, businesses will be able to stay open all night and there will be no more limit to the number of people who can gather together.
Events and rallies will no longer be limited to under 300 people.
Religious services and events can be held at full capacity.
But for eating in indoor stadiums and theaters, health authorities need another week of preparation.
This ban on eating will be lifted next Monday.
And masks are staying on for at least another two weeks... both indoors and outdoors.
Health authorities will circle back to this issue in a fortnight to discuss whether to lift the mask mandate.
