Noryangjin Fish Market Sees No Holiday Customers Due to Group Infection Outbreak

The Noryangjin Fish Market in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, where a COVID-19 cluster infection occurred, is quieter than usual. A vendor is waiting for customers. Since one worker tested positive on the 3rd, a total of 17 workers and 6 family members have been infected so far. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

A mask-wearing notice is displayed at Noryangjin Fish Market, where a COVID-19 cluster infection occurred. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

The Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, which experienced another COVID-19 cluster infection following the outbreak in May, is quieter than usual. Since one worker tested positive on the 3rd, a total of 17 workers and 6 family members have been infected. Epidemiological investigations revealed that the facility complied with quarantine rules such as disinfection and temperature checks, but the underground workspace where the infections occurred was reported to have poor natural ventilation. Health authorities have closed some facilities, including the workspace. Here are photos capturing the subdued atmosphere of Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market as customer traffic has decreased during the holiday.

Noryangjin Fish Market, which should be bustling with holiday customers, is quiet. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

An escalator sign indicating "Skip 3 steps" has been installed at Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The auction hall at Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market is dark. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Noryangjin Fish Market is quiet due to the impact of a COVID-19 cluster infection. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

There is a sense of silence near Noryangjin Fish Market due to the lack of people passing by. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

A merchant at Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market is waiting for customers. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@