[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Gayeon] On the 6th, 17 churches in Busan were caught for forcibly holding in-person worship services.


Busan City announced that, as a result of a joint investigation with the police on 1,765 churches, it was confirmed that 17 churches held in-person worship services.


The city explained that among the churches holding in-person worship, 8 are subject to prosecution, and 9 are subject to assembly prohibition orders.


As part of the social distancing level 2 measures, Busan City had completely banned in-person worship services at local churches until this day.



Starting next week, in-person worship will be allowed for churches with fewer than 50 members in Busan.


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