'Closure of Ansan Station' Fake News on Novel Coronavirus Spreads... Ansan City Declares "Complete Falsehood"

Police to Punish Both Producers and Distributors

A post claiming that a new coronavirus patient was detected at Ansan Station, leading to the station's closure, has sparked controversy.
Photo by Channel A News Broadcast Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Amid the spread of fake news related to the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia), a post claiming that a new coronavirus patient occurred at Ansan Station and that the station was closed has sparked controversy.

According to a Channel A report on the 4th, a post stating "Ansan Station was closed due to a new coronavirus infection patient" along with a photo spread online, causing a commotion.

The report states that the rumor originated from an online post saying "I saw a homeless person collapse inside the station," which was distorted to "The homeless person was infected with the virus, so the station was closed."

At the time, the police reportedly only transported a simple patient from Ansan Station.

In response, Ansan City stated, "This is a malicious rumor. It is completely false information, and we will prevent the spread of the infection through active publicity campaigns."

The police have announced plans to punish not only the producers of fake news but also those who spread it.

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