Interior view of Seoul Nambu Correctional Center

Interior view of Seoul Nambu Correctional Center

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] One inmate at Seoul Nambu Correctional Center has tested positive for COVID-19.


The Ministry of Justice announced on the 6th that, following a full inspection of inmates at Seoul Nambu Correctional Center, one close-contact inmate was confirmed positive.


Accordingly, as of 5 p.m. on the same day, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in correctional facilities nationwide increased by one from the previous day to 1,276.


Currently, a total of 110 inmates are undergoing isolation treatment in correctional facilities nationwide: 57 at Seoul Dongbu Detention Center, 43 at Gyeongbuk Bukbu 2 Correctional Center, 7 at Seoul Nambu Correctional Center, and 3 at Seoul Detention Center.



The Ministry of Justice plans to conduct the 17th full inspection on the 7th for approximately 470 employees and 600 inmates at Seoul Dongbu Detention Center.


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