Court Rejects Love Jeil Church's Request for Injunction to Stop Demolition

On the 20th, as the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) continues, the alley leading to Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul is being controlled. Photo by Mo Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Sarang Jeil Church, where Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon serves as the head pastor, has once again had its request for a stay of execution to prevent forced eviction denied in the appeal trial of the eviction lawsuit with the redevelopment association.

According to the court on the 20th, the Seoul High Court Civil Division 22 (Presiding Judge Ki Woo-jong, Judges Kim Young-hoon and Joo Sun-ah) dismissed Sarang Jeil Church's request for a stay of execution the day before.

Sarang Jeil Church, located in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, lost the first trial of the eviction lawsuit filed by the Jangwi 10 District Redevelopment Association in May. As a result, the association was allowed to forcibly demolish the Sarang Jeil Church building.

Following the loss, Sarang Jeil Church applied for a stay of execution at the first trial court, Seoul Northern District Court, but it was not accepted. The church also applied for a stay of execution once during the appeal trial in July, which was dismissed, and this second application was also rejected.

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