The third eviction enforcement at Sarang Jeil Church... 4 injured in clash between enforcement personnel and church members

On the 20th, as the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) continues, the scene of Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mo Nam Moon munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] The eviction enforcement against Seoul Sarang Jeil Church, which has been in dispute with the Jangwi 10 District Redevelopment Association over compensation issues, resumed on the 26th.

The Seoul Northern District Court sent enforcement personnel to Sarang Jeil Church in Jangwi-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, starting around 1 a.m. on the same day to attempt a forced execution on the church facilities.

The police and fire authorities are controlling the scene, but injuries occurred as church members strongly resisted. According to the fire department, a total of four people, including enforcement personnel and church officials present at the site, were injured during the clash and were transported to the hospital. The fire department deployed 12 pieces of equipment, including ambulances and tank trucks, and about 40 personnel to the scene.

Sarang Jeil Church lost the first trial of the eviction lawsuit filed by the Jangwi 10 District Redevelopment Association in May. With forced demolition becoming possible, the association attempted eviction enforcement twice in June, but both attempts failed due to resistance from the church members.