South Korea Raises Highest Alert Level

The video discusses the significant turning point in South Korea's epidemic, triggered by the 31st patient linked to a religious organization in Dagger city. This led to a surge in cases, prompting the government to raise its alert level to the highest since the H1N1 flu crisis. The government now has control over military leave, air control, and public school schedules. Citizens are advised to avoid mass gatherings, including religious events, to curb the outbreak, while emphasizing that these measures do not infringe on religious freedom.

What was the historical context of the South Korean government's decision to raise the alert level?

In what ways did the government emphasize the importance of stopping the outbreak while addressing freedom of religion?