20s Male Found Dead After Poisoning... Shincheonji-Related Items Discovered at Home

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A man in his 20s who requested rescue after attempting suicide died while receiving treatment.

It is known that traces of Bible study along with business cards of Shincheonji members were found in the man's house.

The Gwangju Bukbu Police Station announced on the 18th that at 11:31 p.m. on the 17th, A (25) requested rescue from 119 at a house in Buk-gu.

According to the police, A is presumed to have ingested poison and was transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics who arrived on the scene, but he died while receiving treatment.

A was found to have no history of COVID-19 testing or quarantine due to direct or indirect contact with confirmed cases.

The police and fire authorities temporarily quarantined the police officers and paramedics who responded to the scene in preparation for any possible situation, requested a COVID-19 test for A, and are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

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