SEOUL (July 12): Plenty of gym-goers rely on a good tune to get themselves through that workout, but in South Korea their musical options have just reduced significantly under new Covid-19 rules. The government imposed its highest level of distancing rules in Seoul and neighbouring regions starting Monday, as the country battles its worst-ever Covid-19 outbreak. When asked about the actual effectiveness of the workout music speed guidelines, a health official said authorities came to the decision after taking into consideration a broad range of opinions. Whang Myung-sug, a 62-year-old member of Kang's gym, said the government had applied a double standard in restricting gyms. But if your favourite workout song is Psy's "Gangnam Style" — the South Korean hit that went viral the world over — you're out of luck.

Source: The Edge Markets July 12, 2021 10:41 UTC