‘Corona Outing’ They are afraid to hide … “Second concern for Shincheonji”

A club in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, closed after a confirmed visit from the 19th crown. News 1

After visiting the Itaewon Club in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, voices of concern have emerged as the number of cases confirming a new type of coronavirus infection (corona19) is confirmed. This is because the club’s main customers are known as sexual minorities, and those who visited this site are very likely to hide the fact that they have visited and infected. At 5:00 pm on the 10th, there were a total of 54 people infected with the Itaewon Club.

Corona19 confirmed patients were confirmed to visit ‘Black Sleep Room’ in Gangnam-gu. Reporter Kim Ji-ah

The “controversy over sexual minorities” started when the movement of the 66th confirmed prisoner (29) in Yongin was released, which was confirmed the 6th. The man visited a total of 5 places in the 2nd, including “King Club”, “Trunk”, “Queen” and “Sulfan” located in Itaewon. The controversy spread when some of these clubs became known as sexual minority clubs.

As a result of the epidemiological investigation, the fact that the men and women of Anyang City overlapped with 23 and Seoul 648 confirmed that they went to the “Black Dream Room” in Gangnam-gu, attracted attention. This bedroom was known as a space used by gay men.

According to Yongsan-gu, a total of 7222 people went to 5 Itaewon clubs (King Club, Trunk, Queen, Soho and Power) from 30 to 5 last month. Gangnam-gu is currently tracking visitors to the dormitory.

However, sexual minorities are reluctant to reveal their gender identities, so epidemiological investigation is expected to be difficult. Sexual minority A, 31, said: “It is like being forced to ‘get out (sexual identity is forcibly revealed)’ when confirmed,” he said, “in terms of not revealing that you are a sexual minority to your Parents, go to Corona 19. The excursion will surely be embarrassing. ”

“The perception of sexual minorities in Korea is more negative than the perception of minority religions in South Korea,” said Jeong Ji-ho, a professor of psychology at Dankook University. Said. Professor Im said: “After the confirmers have been to the Itaewon Club, information on the sexual activity of sexual minorities has been floating online.” “The more there are more confirmers hidden, the more likely you are to create a ‘second Shincheonji scene.'” Indicated.

Organizations related to sexual minorities released a notice stating that when the controversy spread, it was time for courage and support. [사진 행동하는성소수자인권연대 홈페이지]

Local governments and related organizations are preparing measures to ensure that sexual minorities are free to take Corona tests19.

Governor Lee Jae-myeong held an emergency briefing at 2:00 pm on the 10th. “Anyone who has been to Itaewon-dong and Nonhyeon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul since April 29, has been able to obtain a free trial of Corona 19 from 11 to 17 “. “It is possible to conduct a free inspection without discriminating against ordinary citizens without revealing whether or not the club or dorm is allowed.” The same day, the Governor also ordered the Corona 19 infection test and the ban on interpersonal contact against members of the Itaewon club.

A friend of a Korean gay rights movement group has set up a window for ‘Corona 19 telephone inquiries.’ A friend’s official said in a call with JoongAng Ilbo on the 10th: “I had an interview with the Seoul City Disease Control Center on the 9th.” Previously, the group delivered a message to community members saying, “We must actively ask the government or quarantine authorities about the vulnerable problems in our gay community while complying with the quarantine guidelines.”

Prime Minister Chung Se-gyun also overlooked sexual minorities. Prime Minister Chung said on the 10th of the ‘Corona 19 Disaster Security Policy Headquarters Meeting’: “Criticism from a specific community is not useful at least from a prevention point of view.” “Our entire society will be embraced.”

Areas of entertainment facilities such as the Itaewon Club in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, which stiffened after the crown 19 outbreak. News 1

Foreign media also reported the spread of corona19 in Itaewon and reported concerns about discrimination against sexual minorities. The British Guardian said on 8 October (local time): “The hateful reaction against homosexuality has increased after some media reports in Korea.” “Korea was praised for its comprehensive Corona 19 containment and diagnostic system, but there was concern about the privacy violation.” It is not without. ”

Insider news from the US economic media business said on Monday, “Korea does not legally prohibit homosexuality and there is an atmosphere to accept sexual minorities, but discrimination remains widespread.” It is evoked. ”

Professor Kim Woo-ju, professor of infectious medicine at Guro Hospital, said: “Two-thirds of visitors to the Itaewon club could not be contacted, so it is a concern that the community may become infected.” Selling everything hides people who need to be inspected, so it doesn’t help quarantine. ” Professor Kim advised: “Do not disclose the traffic of a specific person, only disclose the places and times visited by the confirmers to avoid the violation of privacy as much as possible to reduce the number of confirmators that avoid prosecutors.”

On the other hand, Professor Jae-Gap Lee from the Department of Infectious Medicine, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, said: “There is no problem in the public circulation for comprehensive prevention.”

By Kim Ji-ah, journalist [email protected]