South Korean people watch a news broadcast of Lee Man-hee, the founder and leader of the Shincheonji sect, on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
South Korean people watch a news broadcast of Lee Man-hee, the founder and leader of the Shincheonji sect, on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
China /  People & Culture

Coronavirus: South Korean sect head says sorry for outbreak spread

  • Shincheonji leader apologises and seeks forgiveness from the public and government
  • China reports its lowest number of new infections since cities went into lockdown in January

Teddy NgGigi ChoySimone McCarthyWilliam ZhengLynn LeeLawrence ChungMandy Zuo
Teddy Ng Gigi Choy Simone McCarthy William Zheng Lynn Lee Lawrence Chung and Mandy Zuo

Updated: 8:50pm, 2 Mar, 2020

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South Korean people watch a news broadcast of Lee Man-hee, the founder and leader of the Shincheonji sect, on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
South Korean people watch a news broadcast of Lee Man-hee, the founder and leader of the Shincheonji sect, on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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