Jin Joong-kwon: "Jeon Gwang-hoon even puts those who refuse to go on the 'Heaven Train'"

Jeon Gwang-hoon "The Lord Will Heal All Viruses"

Jin Joong-kwon, former professor at Dongyang University / Photo by Asia Economy DB

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon criticized Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon, the representative chairman of the Korea Christian Federation, who defied the government’s warnings and held a large-scale outdoor rally last weekend, calling them "people who are willing to die."

On the 24th, Jin posted on his Facebook, stating, "Most of the people attending the rally are elderly and belong to the high-risk group for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)."

He added, "They reportedly came in groups by bus even from Daegu, a high-risk area," and pointed out, "Although they wore masks, during the rally they would inevitably come into contact with clothes or bodies. I don’t understand what kind of theological recklessness this is."

He continued, "There is no way to stop them, and it has become very exhausting," and criticized, "Even if they themselves reach the 'destination,' it is problematic to put people who are not ready to go yet on the heaven train."

Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon of the Korea Christian Federation, who is accused of violating the Public Official Election Act, is greeting his supporters as he enters the courtroom to attend the warrant hearing held at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 24th.
Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@asiae.co.kr

Pastor Jeon was arrested on the 24th on charges of pre-election campaigning.

The 'National Struggle Headquarters for the Resignation of Moon Jae-in' (Beomtu-bon), led by Pastor Jeon, forcibly held a large-scale rally at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul last weekend. According to the organizers, about 8,000 believers and supporters attended the rally on the 23rd.

At the rally, Pastor Jeon claimed, "Is there anyone among you infected with the virus? Then come to the worship service next week. The Lord will heal everyone. Even if He does not heal you, it’s okay. Our destination is heaven, and we are those who have overcome death."

In particular, despite Seoul city banning rallies at Gwanghwamun Square on the 21st due to COVID-19 concerns and the police expressing their intention to take legal action, Beomtu-bon forcibly held consecutive rallies on the 22nd and 23rd.

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