People caught without face masks in South Korea will face a 100,000 won ($90) fine, Reuters reports. The rules apply to public venues such as nightclubs, malls, and hair salons, and the owners of the establishments could be fined up to $2,700 if they permit people to enter without masks.
South Korea reported 191 new virus cases in the last day, with an upward trend noticeable in the last few weeks, despite having robust testing and contact tracing programs in place.