Democratic Party Warns Jeon Gwang-hoon and United Party: "Stop Obstructing Quarantine and Inciting Conflict"

"United Future Party: 'Do Not Politicize' Quarantine Measures"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] The Democratic Party of Korea on the 17th urged Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon and the United Future Party to "immediately stop obstructing quarantine efforts and fomenting conflict."

Kang Hoon-sik, the Democratic Party's chief spokesperson, said in a briefing on current issues, "There have been 642 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past three days alone. In particular, cluster infections centered around large churches are severe," adding, "There are 249 confirmed cases linked to Pastor Jeon’s Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. This is the third cluster infection following the Shincheonji Daegu Church and the Itaewon club cluster infections."

Spokesperson Kang pointed out, "The list submitted by Sarang Jeil Church to local authorities even omits Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon's name and reportedly contains information of unrelated individuals. This is an act that obstructs the epidemiological investigation by quarantine authorities," and added, "There are growing suspicions that the church deliberately delayed COVID-19 testing for its members. This sharply contrasts with the proactive cooperation of Uri Jeil Church in Yongin, where testing, treatment, and epidemiological investigations of congregants are being conducted promptly."

Kang also criticized, "The main opposition party, the United Future Party, is thoroughly ignoring the COVID-19 crisis unfolding around large churches and has not made any proper statements. One lawmaker participated in a large-scale illegal rally on Liberation Day, and another suddenly politicized the issue by demanding the prosecution of the Seoul city government and the Democratic Party leader for proceeding with the funeral of the former Seoul mayor. This is a typical diversion tactic and behavior that incites public conflict."

He warned, "We caution Pastor Jeon and the United Future Party. In a situation where the safety and lives of the people are as fragile as a candle flame in the wind, we ask you to immediately stop reckless actions that cause unnecessary conflict and obstruct the government's quarantine and preventive measures," and added, "Do not politicize or ideologically exploit national security and quarantine efforts."

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