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COVID-19 Pushes South Korea Into Recession

2020-09-01T17:35:15Z

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Even with the sharp decline in exports and GDP, there are signs that the economy could recover quickly from its COVID-19 induced recession. Consumer confidence has improved for three straight months and [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread Choo Mi Ae] industrial production had its strongest monthly rebound in 11 years in June. A continued improvement in the economy in the second half, however, will likely be dependent on a recovery in exports, which have begun to show signs of improvement. After declining 17 percent in June, exports were only down 8.1 percent during the first 20 days of July on a year-on-year basis. For those numbers to continue to improve, other countries will need to get COVID-19 under control, something that the South Korean government cannot control. Some Shincheonji members, however, say the church cannot shoulder all the blame. Yuna, a 32-year-old primary school teacher whose name has been changed in order to protect her identity, said COVID-19 had been spreading via call centres, shopping malls and other churches too. "As a result, a lot of Shincheonji members were fired and persecuted, just because they are members of the religious group. These and other Christian sects secretly approach women, university students and ethnic minorities in the name of social welfare or promoting peace in local and international levels. The movement strategically sends evangelists who use interviews, surveys, cultural centers, college clubs and psychotherapy to meet potential recruits and introduce them to professionally trained instructors. Monitor patients at every level of acuity and infection status to prevent asymptomatic or mild cases from infecting close contacts, clinically deteriorating, or siphoning away acute care resources from severe or critical cases. Implement universal masking policies, aggressive use of PPE, and regular health care worker screenings to minimize nosocomial transmissions. These exports consisted of aluminum, steel and ferroalloys, as well as waste and scrap metals. Chief among these imports were bulldozers, industrial equipment, pumps and centrifuges, pipeline accessories, electrical equipment and power generators, as well as cars and watercraft. The import share of chemical products in 2017 was 15.15%, versus 15.59% in 2016. The share of metals and metal products was 7.94%, compared to 8.34% a year earlier.

South Korean City On High Alert As Coronavirus Cases Soar At cult Church

2020-09-01T17:24:27Z

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The defence ministry banned troops stationed in Daegu from leaving their barracks and receiving guests. The US military imposed similar restrictions on its army base in the city, which houses thousands of troops, family members and civilian employees, curbing travel and closing schools and child care centres. She first developed a fever on 10 February but reportedly twice refused to be tested for the coronavirus on the grounds that she had not recently travelled abroad. She attended at least four services before being diagnosed. Yes, most arriving passengers must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine. Short-term visitors. Most foreign travelers on short-term travel will be required to quarantine at a government-designated facility at their own expense for 14 days. This includes U.S. citizens traveling on 90-day visa-free travel and short-term visa holders. 2,100 USD total) depending on various factors, and prices are set by the Korean authorities. Passengers that fall into this category will be required to sign a release form agreeing to these conditions prior to boarding a plane. Passengers who refuse to sign the form will be denied boarding. Please bring proof of relationship (e.g., marriage or birth certificate) with you, but understand that Korean immigration officials have the final authority to approve quarantine arrangements. The U.S. State Dept. has issued guidance not to travel to China due to the outbreak. Avoid all travel to mainland China. Avoid non-essential travel to Hong Kong and reconsider non-essential travel to Singapore, Japan, and [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea outbreak] Korea due to risk of travel limitations and rising numbers of confirmed cases. Do not go on a cruise in the APAC region. Yet whether the success will hold is unclear. New case numbers are declining largely because the herculean effort to investigate a massive cluster of more than 5000 cases—60% of the nation’s total—linked to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a secretive, messianic megachurch, is winding down. But because of that effort, "We have not looked hard in other parts of Korea," says Oh Myoung-Don, an infectious disease specialist at Seoul National University.

South Korea Covid-19: Latest Church-linked Outbreak Is Turning Into A Battle Over Religious Freedom

2020-09-01T17:04:43Z

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Jun gave a speech to the rally, removing his face mask before addressing the crowd. Jun tested positive for the virus on Monday, the Seongbuk District Office said, sparking concerns that the protest could lead to a new cluster of infections. At a press conference that day, his legal team said he had received a quarantine order after returning home from the rally. Speaking Tuesday, Vice Health Minister Kim Ganglip said this week could mark a "critical turning point" in whether the Seoul cluster becomes a nationwide epidemic. Professor Park Kwang-soo is director of the research center of religions at Wonkwang University, he believes some worshippers may have a lack of understanding of the true dangers of the coronavirus. CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential international travel to South Korea. Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should consider postponing all travel, including essential travel, to South Korea. COVID-19 risk in [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea corona] Korea is high. If you get sick in South Korea and need medical care, resources may be limited. Local policies at your destination may require you to be tested for COVID-19 before you are allowed to enter the country. If you test positive on arrival, you may be required to isolate for a period of time. You may even be prevented from returning to the United States, as scheduled. SINGAPORE - It is a religious group that operated in secret, luring Christian youths and young adults via a front, and then compelling them to keep the group's existence a secret. Recruited members were not allowed to contact each other, verify teachings with other churches, or speak to their families about the group's activities. South Korea has warned that it is on the brink of a new coronavirus crisis and could introduce stricter controls after a resurgence in cases, including hundreds linked to a church in Seoul. Having brought the initial outbreak under control in April through its "trace, test and treat" approach, South Korea has added almost 1,000 cases over the past five days. Update: This story has been updated to reflect the latest number of infections in South Korea. South Korea reported a surge of 53 newly confirmed coronavirus cases today, bringing the national total to 104. More than a quarter of those are traced to a religious cult. According to statements from South Korea’s center for disease control and prevention, 28 confirmed cases are linked to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony.

Lessons For America: How South Korean Authorities Used Law To Fight The Coronavirus

2020-09-01T15:47:30Z

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To date, South Korea has confirmed 8,236 cases of coronavirus infection, with roughly 60 percent linked to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a secretive [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread Korean cult]. More than three-quarters of South Korean cases have occurred in the southeastern city of Daegu, where Shincheonji counts some 10,000 members. The country has attracted international renown for a formidable testing capacity that has already screened 274,504 people for the virus and includes more than 50 pop-up drive-through stations capable of testing potential patients within minutes. Fifty-four days since its first case, South Korea has officially turned the tide, reporting more recoveries per day than new infections. But how do the legal instruments deployed by South Korea compare to the authorities available to federal and state officials in the United States? ]emocracies are better at fighting outbreaks." For many, it seemed that a swift South Korean triumph over the virus would equate to victory for democratic transparency. Conversely, if China failed, then that proved the "sickness" of authoritarianism writ large—and so on. But the tables have since turned, with more new cases emerging outside China than from within, where it originated. Moon is himself a practicing Catholic. Up to this point, the government has refrained from banning religious gatherings nationwide, instead recommending online services to prevent spread of the virus. Those worshipping in person are required to practice social distancing and wear face masks. This has not stopped opponents of Moon claiming he is anti-religion, along with accusing him of being a Communist for his engagement with Pyongyang. At the rally on Saturday, Jun repeated claims that Moon was "handing over South Korea to North Korea" saying Communism has taken over the Blue House, the presidential office. For his part, Moon described the banned rally targeting him as "a very senseless act that hampers everybody's efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus." He also described it as an unforgivable act that could jeopardize people's lives. South Korean authorities on Saturday arrested Lee Man-hee, the powerful head of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which is linked to more than 5,200 coronavirus infections, or 36% of South Korea's total cases. The church's branch in the southern city of Daegu emerged as the biggest cluster in the country after infections spiked in late February. Prosecutors allege the 89-year-old conspired with other sect leaders to withhold information from authorities during the peak of the outbreak among his more than 200,000 followers.

• South Korea: Shincheonji Church Related COVID-19 Cases 2020

2020-09-01T15:23:01Z

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As of August 24, 2020, a total of 5,214 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were related to Shincheonji Church in South Korea. The share of Shincheonji-related cases among the total cases has steadily decreased from over 60 percent and stood at 29.5 percent that date. A collective infection has occurred first in Daegu where this religious group is based and coronavirus became to spread throughout the country. The government of [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea COVID-19] Korea announced that it would test all over 200 thousand members of the group for the coronavirus. As of the same date, South Korea confirmed 17,665 cases of infection including 309 deaths. The number of daily new cases started to increase again recently due to the new infections related to the clubgoers in Seoul and the distribution centers of e-commerce platforms, Coupang and Market Kurly. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page. The teaching attracts young people who find life difficult and want to be chosen to join the select group. In fact, 40% of the sect's followers are in their 20s and 30s. "They sacrifice everything, including their schools, workplaces and families," Chung said. They invite their targets to meals and tea, and carefully find out about their troubles and concerns. Shincheonji is a highly secretive organization. Its followers initially do not identify themselves as such, preferring to befriend their targets before inviting them to bible study meetings. There has also been a spate of trouble between the sect and families of its followers. The organization's name is taken from the Bible's Book of Revelations and means "new heaven and earth." Christianity is one of the dominant religions of South Korea, and recruitment for various denominations and churches is extremely competitive. Shinchonji is known to cast its net by infiltrating other church services and persuading congregants to attend a Bible study session. In an investigation by Public Radio International, a reporter found that such Bible study sessions were the gateway to indoctrination in the group. Asked why I moved from the United States to South Korea, I often say that it was because I wanted to live in the First World. Though it began as a half joke, this response has recently gained a new and discomfiting plausibility. Visiting Americans always express envy at Seoul’s subway system, perhaps the finest in the world, and also at a host of other major pieces of infrastructure and minor everyday conveniences unimaginable back home. After three months, Seb was required by the leaders to take Bible verse tests regularly, as a tactic to reinforce members’ theological beliefs and absorption of their teaching. Another common cult tactic was the isolation of new members from their social circles. "Whenever new members share their new-found knowledge with their family or friends, they are often met with doubt, confusion or disregard. Shincheonji would then try to persuade them that other people or sources were wrong and that they should not continue sharing or listening to others," Seb said. Gradually, she closed herself off from all personal ties, as she felt other people could not understand or relate to her experience.

Lessons For America: How South Korean Authorities Used Law To Fight The Coronavirus

2020-09-01T05:14:59Z

KarryThayer2:

To date, [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea coronavirus] Korea has confirmed 8,236 cases of coronavirus infection, with roughly 60 percent linked to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a secretive Korean cult. More than three-quarters of South Korean cases have occurred in the southeastern city of Daegu, where Shincheonji counts some 10,000 members. The country has attracted international renown for a formidable testing capacity that has already screened 274,504 people for the virus and includes more than 50 pop-up drive-through stations capable of testing potential patients within minutes. Fifty-four days since its first case, South Korea has officially turned the tide, reporting more recoveries per day than new infections. But how do the legal instruments deployed by South Korea compare to the authorities available to federal and state officials in the United States? ]emocracies are better at fighting outbreaks." For many, it seemed that a swift South Korean triumph over the virus would equate to victory for democratic transparency. Conversely, if China failed, then that proved the "sickness" of authoritarianism writ large—and so on. But the tables have since turned, with more new cases emerging outside China than from within, where it originated. Moon is himself a practicing Catholic. Up to this point, the government has refrained from banning religious gatherings nationwide, instead recommending online services to prevent spread of the virus. Those worshipping in person are required to practice social distancing and wear face masks. This has not stopped opponents of Moon claiming he is anti-religion, along with accusing him of being a Communist for his engagement with Pyongyang. At the rally on Saturday, Jun repeated claims that Moon was "handing over South Korea to North Korea" saying Communism has taken over the Blue House, the presidential office. For his part, Moon described the banned rally targeting him as "a very senseless act that hampers everybody's efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus." He also described it as an unforgivable act that could jeopardize people's lives. South Korean authorities on Saturday arrested Lee Man-hee, the powerful head of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which is linked to more than 5,200 coronavirus infections, or 36% of South Korea's total cases. The church's branch in the southern city of Daegu emerged as the biggest cluster in the country after infections spiked in late February. Prosecutors allege the 89-year-old conspired with other sect leaders to withhold information from authorities during the peak of the outbreak among his more than 200,000 followers.

So How Was Your Weekend

2020-09-01T04:14:41Z

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So, how was your weekend? I went to a breathtakingly grand event at Olympic Stadium which, depending on which side you entered or how you were invited, was either the Shinchonji National Olympiad or the World Peace Festival. For the last several months, Mannam recruiters have been out wherever foreigners congregate, handing out pamphlets about Mannam's many activities and teasers of an upcoming World Peace event on September 16 that would break a world record. If you need urgent consular assistance, contact your nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate. Further advice and details on confirmed cases can be found on the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare website in English and Korean. [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea COVID-19] Korea’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) also provides daily updates in English and in Korean. Other Korean Christians have negative impressions about Shincheonji the new religion purposely targets other churches' members instead of non-Christians. In the context of spreading the coronavirus, no traditional religions, Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism, have had much impact because they have fewer group activities. On the other hand, the Catholic and Protestant churches have daily and weekly assembles. The group’s evangelistic practices of posing as students taking surveys have long been derided by the public, who are now becoming more critical as the virus continues to spread. To make matters worse, a post online shared a plan from the cult to infiltrate other churches. One pastor from a traditional church said a whistleblower from the cult told him members were told to spread the virus.

So How Was Your Weekend

2020-09-01T03:54:43Z

KarryThayer2:

So, how was your weekend? I went to a breathtakingly grand event at Olympic Stadium which, depending on which side you entered or how you were invited, was either the Shinchonji National Olympiad or the World Peace Festival. For the last several months, Mannam recruiters have been out wherever foreigners congregate, handing out pamphlets about Mannam's many activities and teasers of an upcoming World Peace event on September 16 that would break a world record. If you need urgent consular assistance, contact your nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate. Further advice and details on confirmed cases can be found on the Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare website in English and Korean. [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea coronavirus] Korea’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) also provides daily updates in English and in Korean. Other Korean Christians have negative impressions about Shincheonji the new religion purposely targets other churches' members instead of non-Christians. In the context of spreading the coronavirus, no traditional religions, Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism, have had much impact because they have fewer group activities. On the other hand, the Catholic and Protestant churches have daily and weekly assembles. The group’s evangelistic practices of posing as students taking surveys have long been derided by the public, who are now becoming more critical as the virus continues to spread. To make matters worse, a post online shared a plan from the cult to infiltrate other churches. One pastor from a traditional church said a whistleblower from the cult told him members were told to spread the virus.

Seoul Mandates Face Masks As South Korea Battles Spike In Coronavirus

2020-09-01T02:45:39Z

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Seoul - [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea coronavirus] Korea's capital on Monday mandated the wearing of face masks in both indoor and outdoor public places for the first time, as the country battles a surge in coronavirus cases centered in the densely populated city region. In May, Seoul's government had ordered that face masks be worn on public transport and taxis, but the latest spike in cases has health officials worried that the country may need to impose its highest level of social distancing. Korea's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 113 new cases on Sunday. It also revealed it had obtained a list of 9,300 people who had attended church services, around 1,200 of whom had complained of flu-like symptoms. There are further reports of outbreaks in the psychiatric unit of a hospital in Cheongdo county, infectons in Busan, and on the island of Jeju. On the streets of South Korean cities, the scent of disinfectant hangs in the air, as crews circulated—spraying chemicals meant to kill pathogens. Nearly all stairwells, subway stations and coffee shops now make hand sanitizer available at entrances. The few people plying the subway are nearly all clad in masks and moving with a sense of jittery urgency.

South Korea Pastor Tests Positive Amid COVID-19 Spike At Seoul Church

2020-09-01T02:05:27Z

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Health workers have so far linked 319 infections to Jun’s church after completing tests on about 2,000 of its 4,000 members. Police are pursuing some 700 church members who remain out of contact. Vice Health Minister Kim Gang-lip urged anyone who participated in the weekend protest to come forward for testing if they experience fever or other symptoms. Jeong Eun-kyeong, director of South Korea’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said there’s concern that the outbreak at the church could spread nationwide through its members’ activities. When the number of coronavirus cases in [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korean church] Korea started exploding, scientists quickly identified a common origin: they were members of Shincheonji, a Christian new religious movement or cult, in Daegu, Korea's fourth largest city. It is worth looking at, then, where these new religious movements come from, how they recruit members, and how the government can stop them making the spread of the coronavirus worse. They often keep very late hours, and are often tired. This is NOT healthy! On occasion, my teacher could not make it to our study (probably because she slept in), yet, she would always tell me she got into a car accident. I started questioning her word after the third time she used that excuse. Three car accidents in four months? Hmmm. It is very sad, actually. They are very deceived, and so they resort to deceiving because they themselves are very deceived.

TOP FIVE KOREAN CULTURE CLUES YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE HEADING TO THE OLYMPICS

2020-08-31T22:13:35Z

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Excitedly, you take out a special pen that you were saving for the occasion, and knowing that red is an especially important color in Asia, sign your name in bright red ink. A collective gasp emerges from the Korean team, and your counterpart looks decidedly aghast. 2. An international assignment in your company is a route to a leadership position, and you were especially honored to be offered this assignment in Korea, given your relatively young age. She outlined the treatment she experienced and urged the government to make coercive conversion punishable by law. Her petition, however, was ignored and she ultimately came to an untimely death. After the death of Gu, the members of the HAC petitioned and pleaded with the Korean Government and the judicial authorities, urging them to take action. They, however, gave an unsatisfactory response stating that the constitution ensures the right of freedom of religion and therefore the governing body cannot intervene in religious matters. April 1st: mandatory 2-week quarantine extended to all international arrivals. April 9th: short-term visas (up to 90 days) issued before April 5th suspended, travelers must apply for a new visa, presenting a coronavirus test certificate, at the nearest embassy or consulate. June 1st - The government asks all long-term foreign residents to apply for a re-entry permit before traveling overseas. They must also obtain a medical certificate with negative Covid-19 test result at maximum 3 days before boarding a return flight to [https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-korea-church-coronavirus-spread South Korea coronavirus] Korea. Without the return of international routes the low cost carriers are not sustainable on domestic travel alone. Traditional carriers have faced challenges as well. Similar to the airline industry, the cruise industry has ground to a halt with COVID-19. Cruise ships have been unable to dock in South Korea since February and 82 of the expected 180 cruises at the port of Busan have been canceled.

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2020-08-31T22:13:31Z

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