'Non-cooperation in Epidemiological Investigation' Ju Ok-sun, Police Begin Investigation

Gyeonggi Province Files Complaint Against Joo Ok-soon and Spouse on 26th
Joo Ok-soon Files Complaint with Prosecutors Against Eunpyeong District Mayor... "Unauthorized Disclosure of Real Name and Movement"

On the 26th, Joo Ok-soon, the representative of the Mom Corps, was conducting a live broadcast of the YouTube channel 'Joo Ok-soon TV Mom Broadcast' from a hospital. Photo by YouTube 'Joo Ok-soon TV Mom Broadcast' capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] The police have launched an investigation into Ju Ok-soon, the representative of the conservative group 'Eommabudae,' and her husband, who are accused of obstructing epidemiological investigations after testing positive for COVID-19.

According to multiple media outlets, the Gapyeong Police Station in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 27th that they have started an investigation into Ju and her husband on charges of providing false information about their movements to health authorities or refusing to cooperate with epidemiological investigations (violations of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act).

It is reported that despite testing positive on the 20th, Ju and her husband did not cooperate with the epidemiological investigation. As a result, Gapyeong County has been unable to disclose their movement paths.

The police plan to investigate Ju and her husband's refusal to cooperate with the epidemiological investigation and summon them for questioning after they complete treatment and are discharged.

Earlier, on the 26th, Gyeonggi Province filed a complaint against Ju and her husband on behalf of Gapyeong County.

Regarding the complaint, Ju refuted the allegations on her YouTube broadcast, saying, "They asked for my card number and vehicle number, and I gave them. If I had refused the epidemiological investigation and not disclosed my movements, would I have given them my card number and vehicle number? I did not refuse the investigation."

Meanwhile, Ju filed a complaint with the prosecution against the mayor of Eunpyeong District Office in Seoul, who publicly revealed her real name online.

On the 22nd, Eunpyeong District Office disclosed Ju's real name while indicating the infection route of patients number 130 and 131 as "contact with a confirmed case in Gyeonggi Province." After controversy arose over the intentional disclosure of her real name, the district office later removed Ju's name.

Ju and her husband attended a rally in Gwanghwamun on the 15th and showed COVID-19 symptoms. They underwent diagnostic testing at a screening clinic in Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong County, on the 20th. Both tested positive and were transferred to Gyeonggi Medical Center Icheon Hospital for treatment.

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