South Korea's new Corona Seoul City sues church Suspension of infection without observing preventive measures September 18, 20:11
On the 18th, the city of Seoul, South Korea, told Christian churches and pastors in the city that it had spread the infection and damaged the administration without observing the preventive measures for the new corona virus. I have filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for the excess damage.
At the Christian "Sarang First Church" in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, a large number of believers gathered indoors to continue worship, and as a result, an outbreak of the new corona virus occurred in the middle of last month.
In addition, Rev. Jeon Kwang-hoon, who leads the church, and other related parties did not respond to the self-isolation requested by the authorities and participated in a conservative rebel rally held in central Seoul in the metropolitan area. It was criticized for causing the spread of the infection.
On the 18th, the city of Seoul told "Sarang First Church" and Rev. Chung that it had spread the infection and damaged the administration without observing preventive measures, and it cost 4.62 billion won, or more than 400 million yen in Japanese yen. We have filed a lawsuit in the district court in Seoul for damages.
According to the city of Seoul, which had a press conference, there were 641 infected people related to this church, and the spread of the infection caused the number of bus users in the city to drop, as well as the operating costs of facilities to accept infected people. It is said that the burden on the city has increased.
The South Korean government and the city of Seoul have accused the police of concealing a part of the list of people involved in the PCR test regarding the "Sarang First Church," and have been accused of preventing infection. , The national and local governments are working together to take a strict approach.