[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] The Jecheon Police Station in Chungbuk announced on the 20th that they have secured and are investigating the custody of Pastor A, a man in his 60s, who is suspected of refusing to provide the list of attendees at the Gwanghwamun rally held on the 15th.


A police official stated, "We received a complaint from Jecheon City and identified Pastor A's whereabouts through inquiries."


According to Jecheon City, Pastor A gathered about 50 citizens and attended the Liberation Day rally held in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the 15th.


The city requested the submission of the list of rally attendees, but Pastor A did not comply and reportedly turned off his mobile phone and went into hiding starting from the 18th.



The city reported Pastor A to the police, alleging violation of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act for failing to provide necessary information for epidemiological investigation and deliberately avoiding contact.


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