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
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

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
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
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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