Seoul City Provides Emergency Support of 1.25 Billion KRW for Quarantine Budget at Religious Facilities Including Churches and Cathedrals

Distribution of 50 Million Won Each to 25 Autonomous Districts

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 27th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will urgently provide a total of 1.25 billion KRW in special grants to cover disinfection costs at religious facilities in Seoul to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The special grant of 1.25 billion KRW will be allocated at 50 million KRW each to 25 autonomous districts, and each district will conduct a demand survey targeting churches, cathedrals, temples, etc. within their jurisdiction before starting support.

A Seoul city official explained, "Although disinfection measures have already been taken independently, additional disinfection is being strengthened due to increasing public anxiety."

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