Choo Mi-ae: "Shincheonji, Need to Identify List and Movement Routes Through Seizure and Search"

"Now, Bold Administration Should Be Encouraged Over Timid Administration"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 4th, Justice Minister Choo Mi-ae stated regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation, "In order to block the spread of (COVID-19) and for the residential treatment facilities to function properly, it is necessary to identify the list of believers and their movement routes through the seizure and search of Shincheonji Church of Jesus," and added, "A thorough investigation of unreported facilities is also necessary."

Minister Choo made these remarks in response to a question from Heo Yoon-jung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, during the government questioning session on education, social, and cultural fields held at the National Assembly that day.

Minister Choo explained, "For example, in Daegu, residential treatment facilities have been established. It is necessary to distinguish between Shincheonji believers and non-believers, but that information is not being identified."

Regarding the call for strong public authority measures to prevent COVID-19, Minister Choo said, "At this time, rather than timid administration, principled administration should be encouraged," and added, "The Ministry of Justice issuing work instructions is also in that context."

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