"Regarding the claim that Jeon Gwang-hoon is not under self-quarantine... Government says 'There is objective evidence'"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, where a recent cluster infection of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) occurred, claimed that the senior pastor, Jeon Gwang-hoon, was not subject to self-quarantine. The government immediately refuted this claim.

On the 17th, Park Jong-hyun, head of the Public Relations Management Team at the Pan-Government Countermeasure Support Headquarters, explained the circumstances under which the self-quarantine notice was delivered to Sarang Jeil Church during a briefing held at the Government Complex Sejong.

He stated, "On the 13th, we issued an order to close and prohibit gatherings at Sarang Jeil Church and secured the list of visitors and church members," adding, "An emergency disaster text message was sent to all residents, instructing them to get tested regardless of symptoms."

He continued, "On the 14th, an order was issued to conduct COVID-19 tests for Sarang Jeil Church members and visitors, and on the 15th, Seongbuk-gu officials personally visited Sarang Jeil Church to deliver the self-quarantine notice." Park said that the receipt confirmation for this notice was received by fax two hours later.

He emphasized, "Considering this series of events, it is not convincing that Pastor Jeon says, 'I am not subject to self-quarantine.'"

Additionally, Kim Kang-lip, the first chief coordinator of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (Vice Minister of Health and Welfare), addressed claims that the government manipulated COVID-19 test results for Sarang Jeil Church members, stating, "Such claims are not valid. The authorities can provide objective and scientific evidence regarding this."

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