'Lotte Mall Eunpyeong, Visited by Paju's 3rd COVID-19 Confirmed Case, Temporarily Closed on 27th'

Thorough Disinfection Conducted After Temporary Closure
Reopening to Be Decided in Consultation with KCDC

[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] Lotte Mall Eunpyeong announced on the 27th that it has decided to temporarily close after confirming a visit by a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Lotte Mall Eunpyeong confirmed that the third confirmed case in Paju visited the store on the 21st, and decided to temporarily close and conduct disinfection for the safety of customers and employees.

According to Paju City, the confirmed case visited Lotte Mall by private car that afternoon and stayed from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Lotte Mall Eunpyeong stated, "We will conduct thorough disinfection and coordinate with local governments and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency to ensure the safety of the shopping mall before announcing the reopening schedule."