As the third wave of the coronavirus epidemic continues, only takeout will be allowed at highway rest stops and tolls won't be discounted this Lunar New Year holiday. 

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Expressway Corporation on Thursday, tollgates will collect regular fees during the four-day holiday until Sunday. 

This contrasts with previous years when tolls were exempt during major holidays. The revenue will be used for quarantine efforts.

No indoor dining will be allowed at rest stops as crowds can increase the risk of COVID-19. Visitors may eat inside their cars or at outdoor tables. 

The land ministry estimates that this holiday, the number of people visiting their hometowns will be down by about a third from last year at 22 million people.