25 Additional Shincheonji Facilities in Chungnam... 3 Sites Under Unannounced Inspections

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Chungnam Province announced on the 2nd that the number of Shincheonji Jesus Church-related facilities in the province has increased by 25 to a total of 66 locations.

Previously, Chungnam Province had closed only 41 facilities after disinfection, but on the 29th of last month, it received additional information on 25 Shincheonji-related facilities from the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) and immediately began verification.

As a result, the Shincheonji-related facilities in the province now total 66, including 4 churches, 2 missionary churches, 20 missionary centers, 8 cultural centers, 18 meeting rooms, 4 gospel rooms, 1 education center, 8 accommodations, and 1 office.

Chungnam Province urgently closed and disinfected 58 of these facilities, excluding the 8 accommodations.

Governor Yang Seung-jo and provincial government officials conducted an unannounced inspection on the evening of the 1st at two churches and an office in the Cheonan area to verify compliance with the closure orders, confirming that none were operating.

The number of Shincheonji believers in the province is 6,560 (including 1,305 trainees).

In the comprehensive survey, 163 individuals reported suspected COVID-19 symptoms, of whom 74 have tested negative so far. Testing is ongoing for the remaining believers with suspected symptoms.

For the 98 believers who did not respond to the survey, the police have been requested to locate them.

Additionally, the province plans to cross-check the list provided by the CDSCH with the list obtained from the local Shincheonji organization to identify any missing believers.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.