Education Superintendent Lee Jae-jung: "Governor Lee Jae-myung Supports Considering Temporary Closure and Suspension of Group Worship"

Superintendent Lee Jae-jung (right) is holding a press conference with Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung in the Gyeonggi Provincial Government briefing room, urging the closure of academies to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-jung, Superintendent of Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, expressed his support for Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung's consideration of closing academies and forcibly stopping collective worship services.

On the 9th, through Facebook, the superintendent said, "Last weekend, together with Governor Lee Jae-myung, I earnestly requested that academies temporarily close their doors as a measure to protect students from COVID-19," adding, "The governor said that if necessary, since the Office of Education has no way to enforce this, Gyeonggi Province should issue an administrative order, which is entirely correct."

He continued, "To prevent infections from academies, strict measures similar to closing schools might be necessary," and added, "Although academies face various difficulties, I expect them to voluntarily participate in measures to prevent student infections."

He also stated, "Governor Lee said that religious events should also be stopped if necessary, and I expressed that I naturally agree," and added, "Not as a superintendent but as a person of faith, I support the governor's decision."

The superintendent explained, "The governor has the responsibility to protect the health of each resident and prevent infections, so it is regrettable that some raise objections," and said, "The Lord is not only inside the church but is rather among people suffering in various places in the world."

He further said, "At this time, the Lord values more that everyone thinks of their neighbors' health and holds home worship rather than beautiful praise and holy services," and added, "A proper church or religious institution will voluntarily close until the COVID-19 situation stabilizes."

The superintendent introduced, "The church I attend has suspended not only Sunday worship but also morning worship services with small groups."

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