Cluster Infection Occurs at Sangmudae in Jangseong, Jeonnam... 16 Active Duty Soldiers Confirmed Positive View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A cluster infection has occurred at the Sangmudae military base in Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do.


According to Jeollanam-do on the 28th, as of 9 a.m. that day, 16 people in Jangseong-gun tested positive for COVID-19.


All are active-duty soldiers confirmed as contacts of Captain A from unit Jeonnam 395 (Jangseong 6), who was confirmed positive the previous day.


Captain A showed symptoms such as anosmia starting from the 23rd and was staying at Sangmudae for training.


Following the positive diagnosis the previous day, Jeollanam-do conducted a full investigation of about 300 people, including contacts within the military base and local residents.



Health authorities are conducting an epidemiological investigation into Captain A's initial infection route and additional contacts.


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