Lee Man-hee, the founder of the Shincheonji Church, has spread coronavirus in South Korea.

News article published by BBC and the news video coverage of CNA supports the statement regarding the spread of coronavirus in South Korea.

News article published by BBC and the news video coverage of CNA supports the statement regarding the spread of coronavirus in South Korea.The BBC states that 60% of coronavirus positive cases in South Korea were reported from the Shincheonji religious sector church. It added that the virus had spread among the group members of the church and they had travelled around the country, but the church authority was not ready to give the details to the health authorities, which led to an infection outbreak. Furthermore, Lee Man-hee, the leader of the Shincheonji Jesus Church has apologized to the nation for being the reason for the virus spreading.

In the news video coverage, CNA confirms the same. It also mentioned that the Seoul city government had filed a criminal complaint against Lee Man-hee for neglecting the health authorities. Additionally, Lee and several other church leaders would be charged with the sections of murder and violating the disease control act.

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