South Korean sect leader apologises over coronavirus spreadSeoul city authorities have filed a murder complaint against Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee for failing to cooperate in containing the epidemic. SEOUL: The leader of a secretive South Korean sect linked to more than half the country's 4,000-plus coronavirus cases apologised Monday for the spread of the disease. Shincheonji head Lee Man-hee's plea for forgiveness came after Seoul city authorities filed a murder complaint against him for failing to cooperate in containing the epidemic. At services Shincheonji members sit close together on the floor and pray extensively in what critics say creates an ideal environment to spread viral infections. For its part, the sect says members face social stigma and discrimination if their beliefs become publicly known, dissuading some from responding to official inquiries.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2020 08:03 UTC