Haman-gun Requests 'Cooperation for Non-Face-to-Face Worship' from Christian Association

On the 28th, the Gyeongnam Haman County held a meeting on the 2nd floor of the county governor's office to request the Haman County Christian Association to conduct "non-face-to-face worship services." (Photo by Haman County)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] Gimhae County, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 28th that it held a meeting with the executives of the Gimhae County Christian Association to request cooperation for 'non-face-to-face worship.'

The meeting was attended by Jo Geun-je, the mayor of Gimhae County, Choi Kyung-jin, the president of the Gimhae County Christian Association, and other executives. The county requested cooperation in accordance with the Gyeongnam Province administrative order and also listened to the suggestions of religious organizations.

Starting from 0:00 on the 23rd, the county implemented social distancing level 2 measures following the government's upgrade of social distancing to level 2, including the closure of public facilities and refraining from gatherings and meetings. High-risk facilities and multi-use facilities were ordered to restrict gatherings, and all private and public gatherings and events with more than 50 people indoors or more than 100 people outdoors were prohibited.

Mayor Jo said, “We appreciate the efforts of local churches so far in strictly following quarantine rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the region,” and added, “Since the COVID-19 situation is currently at a serious stage, we ask for understanding and active cooperation on a magnanimous level.”

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