[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Lotte Department Store Yeongdeungpo Branch will temporarily close on the 23rd and begin a full disinfection process after confirming a visit by a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
On the 23rd, Lotte Department Store officially received notification from Yeongdeungpo District Office that the second confirmed case in the Daejeon area visited the basement level 1 of the Yeongdeungpo branch on the 19th.
Accordingly, as a preemptive measure to ensure the safety of customers and employees, Lotte Department Store decided to close the entire Yeongdeungpo branch and temporarily suspend operations on the same day.
After thorough disinfection measures, Lotte Department Store Yeongdeungpo Branch plans to reopen after consulting with health authorities.
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