Jeonbuk Sees Over 500 More COVID-19 Testers Linked to Itaewon Club...

Published 14 May.2020 11:18(KST)

Updated 21 Aug.2025 11:59(KST)

No Increase in Confirmed Cases Brings 'Relief'... But Tension Remains 'Taut'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Gominhyung] Although extensive COVID-19 testing related to Itaewon clubs is being conducted in the Jeonbuk region, fortunately, no additional confirmed cases have been reported so far, bringing a sigh of relief.

Jeonbuk Province announced that as of 8 a.m. on the 14th, a total of 532 people have been tested for COVID-19 related to Itaewon clubs.

Jeonbuk Province conducted tests in phases: 39 in the 1st round, 30 in the 2nd, 203 in the 3rd, 50 in the 4th, 185 in the 5th, and an additional 25 in the 6th round.

Among them, 525 were self-reported, and 7 were classified as contacts through the central epidemiological investigation.

Of the 532 tested, excluding one previously confirmed case, 485 tested negative, and 46 test results are still pending.

An official from the provincial health authorities said, “Residents who have visited Itaewon or contacted related persons must get tested, so we earnestly ask for voluntary reporting.”