Kim Tae-nyeon "Compensation and Reimbursement Claims Should Be Filed Against Jeon Gwang-hoon"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Kim Tae-nyeon, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, urged the authorities on the 19th to take a strong stance, saying, "We demand strict judicial action against the obstruction of quarantine measures by Sarang Jeil Church."

Kim, at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that afternoon, stated, "The resurgence of COVID-19 is at a critical turning point."

He continued, "We request the judicial authorities to respond strongly to all illegal acts and obstruction of quarantine by Sarang Jeil Church," adding, "In particular, we call for strict legal punishment and claims for damages against Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon, who threatens national quarantine."

He criticized, "Despite many believers of Sarang Jeil Church, a super-spreader group, being confirmed positive, they participate in gatherings, deliberately refuse quarantine measures, or evade medical treatment and flee," and added, "There are hundreds of believers who cannot be contacted, and church officials have assaulted quarantine personnel."

Regarding the United Future Party, Kim said, "It has been confirmed that many party members from across the country, including current and former lawmakers such as Hong Moon-pyo, attended the Gwanghwamun rally," and urged, "The United Future Party should take the situation seriously and promptly identify the list of party members who attended the rally and submit it to the quarantine authorities."

He added, "If rapid quarantine measures for the numerous rally participants are not prepared, an uncontrollable catastrophic infection could threaten the entire Republic of Korea," and emphasized, "All attendees of the rally must voluntarily report to the authorities and strictly comply with self-quarantine and testing."

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