Han Byung-do: "I Feel Miserable Seeing Jeon Gwang-hoon Smile with His Mask Down"

Police "Large-scale investigation centered on Sarang Jeil Church underway"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Han Byung-do, a member of the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee from the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on the 21st regarding the resurgence of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), "It is now spreading nationwide through Sarang Jeil Church," and added, "What is truly shocking is that despite the efforts and sacrifices of all citizens, seeing Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon lowering his mask and smiling in the ambulance was truly disheartening."

At the Public Administration and Security Committee plenary meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Representative Han said, "The number of confirmed cases related to Sarang Jeil Church has surged to 739," expressing deep concern.

When Representative Han asked, "What is the composition of the assembly participants?" Deputy Commissioner Song Min-heon of the National Police Agency responded, "As far as we have identified, a majority of church officials participated in the assembly."

Deputy Commissioner Song added, "There are even four confirmed cases among the police officers who were on duty for the assembly," and said, "A large-scale investigation is underway centered on Sarang Jeil Church, with the head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's investigation department serving as the team leader."

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