Coronavirus: Cult Leader At Centre Of South Korea Outbreak Begs For Forgiveness
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| - | <br>The | + | <br>The church's suspected role in the outbreak has caused significant public anger, with several protesters shouting slurs at the cult leader as he asked for forgiveness. Tensions had simmered ahead of the briefing outside the fortress-like venue, dubbed the Palace of Peace, which was guarded by hundreds of police officers. Prosecutors are now being asked to consider a murder investigation amid allegations Mr Lee's organisation refused to co-operate with efforts to stop the disease.<br><br>By contrast, Taiwan has banned nearly all travelers from mainland China, while Hong Kong has suspended most border crossings with the mainland. On Sunday, Moon raised South Korea’s public alert to its highest level, and urged public officials to take the strongest measures to contain the outbreak. A major reason for the rapid surge in confirmed coronavirus cases is the relative openness and transparency of South Korean society. "The number of cases in [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea] seems high at least in part because the country has high diagnostic capability, a free press and a democratically accountable system.<br><br>Though some of its components such as health care worker screenings and universal mask policies have been implemented at some U.S. Comprehensive measures are necessary particularly in the face of surges and shortages. The Daegu health system applied some key principles and actions that could potentially be replicated in other cities and regions around the world. Consolidate hospital systems and resources during the crisis and implement rigorous risk stratification and triage protocols to separate Covid-19-confirmed or suspected patients from non-Covid-19 patients, concentrate resources, and alleviate shortages.<br><br>Seoul's city government has asked prosecutors to press charges, including murder, against Lee and 11 other sect leaders for failing to co-operate. The prosecutors' office said it had received the complaint and was reviewing it. South Korea's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported 476 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, raising the total to 4,212 with 22 deaths. Lee is revered by his followers as the 'Promised Pastor' who will take 144,000 people with him to heaven on the Day of Judgement, and his group is often condemned as a cult.<br><br>Jun was indicted in March on charges of violating election laws ahead of April’s parliamentary elections by allegedly asking participants at his rallies to vote against Moon’s party, which would be illegal because the official campaigning period hadn’t yet started. Jun’s bail was granted on condition that he doesn’t take part in rallies that could be related to his pending case. Shincheonji’s 88-year-old chairman, Lee Man-hee, was arrested earlier this month over charges that the church hid some members and under-reported gatherings. Lee and his church have steadfastly denied the accusations, saying they’re cooperating with health authorities.<br> |
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The church's suspected role in the outbreak has caused significant public anger, with several protesters shouting slurs at the cult leader as he asked for forgiveness. Tensions had simmered ahead of the briefing outside the fortress-like venue, dubbed the Palace of Peace, which was guarded by hundreds of police officers. Prosecutors are now being asked to consider a murder investigation amid allegations Mr Lee's organisation refused to co-operate with efforts to stop the disease.
By contrast, Taiwan has banned nearly all travelers from mainland China, while Hong Kong has suspended most border crossings with the mainland. On Sunday, Moon raised South Korea’s public alert to its highest level, and urged public officials to take the strongest measures to contain the outbreak. A major reason for the rapid surge in confirmed coronavirus cases is the relative openness and transparency of South Korean society. "The number of cases in South Korea seems high at least in part because the country has high diagnostic capability, a free press and a democratically accountable system.
Though some of its components such as health care worker screenings and universal mask policies have been implemented at some U.S. Comprehensive measures are necessary particularly in the face of surges and shortages. The Daegu health system applied some key principles and actions that could potentially be replicated in other cities and regions around the world. Consolidate hospital systems and resources during the crisis and implement rigorous risk stratification and triage protocols to separate Covid-19-confirmed or suspected patients from non-Covid-19 patients, concentrate resources, and alleviate shortages.
Seoul's city government has asked prosecutors to press charges, including murder, against Lee and 11 other sect leaders for failing to co-operate. The prosecutors' office said it had received the complaint and was reviewing it. South Korea's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported 476 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, raising the total to 4,212 with 22 deaths. Lee is revered by his followers as the 'Promised Pastor' who will take 144,000 people with him to heaven on the Day of Judgement, and his group is often condemned as a cult.
Jun was indicted in March on charges of violating election laws ahead of April’s parliamentary elections by allegedly asking participants at his rallies to vote against Moon’s party, which would be illegal because the official campaigning period hadn’t yet started. Jun’s bail was granted on condition that he doesn’t take part in rallies that could be related to his pending case. Shincheonji’s 88-year-old chairman, Lee Man-hee, was arrested earlier this month over charges that the church hid some members and under-reported gatherings. Lee and his church have steadfastly denied the accusations, saying they’re cooperating with health authorities.
