South Korea Arrests Leader Of Church With Big Cluster

<br>South Korean prosecutors arrested the elderly leader of a secretive religious sect Saturday as part of an investigation into allegations that the church hampered the government's anti-virus response after thousands of worshippers were infected in February and March. Prosecutors in the central city of Suwaon have been questioning 88-year-old Lee Man-hee, chairman of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, over charges that the church hid some members and underreported gatherings to avoid broader quarantines. The Suwon District Court early Saturday granted prosecutors' request to arrest Lee over concerns that he could temper with evidence.<br><br>For example, the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act was amended significantly to prevent infectious disease and secure the public's right to know through surveillance and tracing techniques. Lastly, the public health budget and flexible fiscal management systems allowed the South Korean government to provide adequate resources. The South Korean government and national health insurance program shouldered the full cost of [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread Coronavirus cult] testing, quarantine, and treatment for Korean citizens and noncitizens. 10.1 billion) in 12 days. 3.2 billion), which enabled the KMHW to increase COVID-19 prevention and treatment facilities and to support medical institutions and workers.<br><br>Its global expansion has been fuelled by cash from followers and relentless recruitment, experts said, often targeting vulnerable people questioning their faith. Experts added that friendly Bible study or choir practice sessions swiftly progressed to indoctrination. Members infiltrate other churches, keeping their Shincheonji ties in the shadows, said Peter Lineham, an Auckland-based expert in religions. "Nothing can be taken at face value with Shincheonji," Mr Lineham said.<br><br>Next were the Mass Games, in which 2000 Korean youths dressed in white ran across the field carrying colour-coded pixels. You can see how the mass gamers operate here. They had sort of shepherds keeping them all in formation, no easy task I'm sure. Unfortunately from our vantage point, it was hard to see what shapes they were making.<br>