Seoul City: "Compliance with Assembly Ban Required at Baek Giwan's Funeral"...Fines Imposed at Memorial Site
On the morning of the 19th, the funeral rite for the late Baek Gi-wan was held at the Unification Issues Research Institute in Daehak-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. As the portrait was carried around the institute during the rite, the bereaved family members broke down in tears. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Regarding the funeral ceremony of the late Baek Gi-wan, head of the Unification Issues Research Institute, the Seoul Metropolitan Government stated that the ban on gatherings must be observed as social distancing level 2 is in effect.
On the 19th, Kim Hyuk, Director of the General Affairs Division of Seoul City, said in an online briefing, "We deeply regret the situation where a memorial altar was arbitrarily set up and the funeral ceremony was held at Seoul Plaza, where usage is restricted to prevent the spread of COVID-19."
He emphasized that the ban on gatherings of more than 100 people must be strictly observed. Director Kim said, "The funeral ceremony must also comply with the ban on gatherings of over 100 people," adding, "We will monitor whether quarantine rules are being properly followed during the funeral process."
The 'Nonamegi Sesang Baek Gi-wan Teacher Social Funeral Committee,' which is hosting the funeral, set up a citizen memorial altar at Seoul Plaza in front of Seoul City Hall from 12:00 on the 18th. However, Seoul City strictly restricts the use of Seoul Plaza until the 31st of next month for COVID-19 prevention and did not approve the funeral plan.
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The funeral committee held the funeral ceremony from 11:30 a.m. that day with citizens gathered. Seoul City decided to impose a fine regarding the installation of the memorial altar. Director Kim explained, "At the time of the installation of the memorial altar for former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, there were 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide and 6 in Seoul," adding, "Today, there are 566 nationwide and 177 in Seoul, and small business owners' livelihoods are restricted, making the situation very serious."
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