Ministry of Justice Operates 'Tent Temporary Detention Facility' at Dongbu Detention Center Amid COVID-19 Cluster Infection

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The Ministry of Justice announced on the 16th that it has set up a temporary detention facility using tents inside the Seoul Dongbu Detention Center, where a COVID-19 cluster infection occurred.

To secure solitary quarantine for detainees, the Ministry of Justice installed 50 single-person tents inside the gymnasium of Dongbu Detention Center, converting it into a detention facility. Amenities for detainees such as heaters, refrigerators, books, shower facilities, and large TVs were also provided. This facility is intended to house detainees who have tested positive for COVID-19 but are less contagious after one week.

On the same day, Minister of Justice Park Beom-gye visited the temporary detention facility to inspect the overall quarantine measures at the detention center and discuss response plans with officials. Minister Park urged, "When operating the temporary detention facility, please pay special attention to detainee treatment and mental stability to ensure there is no possibility of human rights violations during detention management."

Since a new detainee tested positive for COVID-19 on the 25th of last month, a total of 414 detainees and staff have tested positive as of this day at Dongbu Detention Center.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that a cluster infection of COVID-19 also occurred at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office. According to legal circles, about 10 employees affiliated with the Supreme Prosecutors' Office recently tested positive for COVID-19.

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