On the 17th, Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon, who was indicted on charges including violation of the Public Official Election Act, attended the first trial session of the first instance held at the Seoul Central District Court. / Photo by Yonhap News

On the 17th, Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon, who was indicted on charges including violation of the Public Official Election Act, attended the first trial session of the first instance held at the Seoul Central District Court. / Photo by Yonhap News

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A lawyer defending Pastor Jeon Gwang-hoon, head pastor of Sarang Jeil Church, in a trial for violating the Public Official Election Act has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).


According to Yonhap News on the 25th, one of the defense attorneys for Pastor Jeon's case involving violations of the Public Official Election Act and defamation, Attorney A, recently tested positive for COVID-19.


He attended Pastor Jeon's continuation trial held on the 11th at the Seoul Central District Court Criminal Division 34 (Presiding Judge Heo Seon-ah), and it is known that he met Pastor Jeon on the 15th to prevent him from attending the Liberation Day rally.


Attorney A had previously tested negative once but was self-quarantining at home and later tested positive upon retesting.


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Pastor Jeon has been isolated and receiving treatment since testing positive on the 17th of this month.


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