[Breaking] Over 100 Worshippers at a Gwangju Church Hold In-Person Service Despite Restrictions

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] On the 30th, according to Gwangju City, a worship service was held at Church A in Ssangchon-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, with about 100 congregants gathered. Despite the administrative order banning all in-person worship services, the congregants collectively gathered and forcibly held an in-person service.

It was revealed that the same church held a worship service with about 60 congregants on the 28th as well. At that time, the city and police prohibited in-person worship at the church, but Church A continued to hold in-person services consecutively. It was reported that a physical altercation even occurred during the crackdown.

The city has filed charges against the church officials and congregants who attended the service for violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.

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