Confirmed Cases at Dongbu Detention Center Cause Court 'Backlash'... Over 80 Visitors to Seoul Dongbu and Bukbu District Courts (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Reporters Song Seung-yoon and Lee Jung-yoon] It has been confirmed that COVID-19 cluster infection cases related to Seoul Dongbu Detention Center visited the court until mid this month.

Seoul Northern District Court announced on the 29th that 70 confirmed cases related to Dongbu Detention Center appeared in criminal courtrooms (2nd to 6th floors) from the 14th to the 18th and in courtroom 201 on the 20th.

Seoul Northern District Court stated, "We disinfected the entire courthouse on the 20th," and added, "Diagnostic tests are being conducted on the relevant judges and staff, and we will promptly take additional measures in cooperation with health authorities."

Seoul Eastern District Court also confirmed that "11 of the newly confirmed cases from Dongbu Detention Center appeared at the court between the 3rd and 18th of this month," and said, "We will take action according to future contact from the public health center."

Earlier, Seoul Eastern District Court disinfected the courthouse on the 20th, immediately after the first full inspection of Dongbu Detention Center, and completed COVID-19 testing for all criminal division judges and court officials.

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