Korean Church Leader Facing Murder Probe Over Coronavirus Deaths

The city of Seoul filed a criminal complaint against the Shincheonji church leaders, including founder Lee Man Hee, for their alleged role in the spread of coronavirus in South Korea. The church was accused of hindering efforts to track the outbreak by not providing a full list of its members. Over 4,000 cases were confirmed, with more than half linked to the church. Seoul's mayor claimed that earlier cooperation could have prevented deaths. Lee Man Hee apologized and promised to cooperate with the government. Seoul allocated over $1 million for disinfecting religious facilities.

What charges were filed against the leaders of the Shincheonji church?

• Environmental pollution

• Bribery and corruption

• Murder, injury, and violation of the infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act

• Tax evasion and fraud

How did the Shincheonji church allegedly hinder efforts to track the COVID-19 outbreak?

• By holding large public gatherings

• By spreading misinformation about the virus

• By refusing to close their facilities

• By not submitting a full list of their members

What proportion of COVID-19 cases in South Korea were linked to the Shincheonji church?

• Less than a quarter

• About a third

• More than half

• Almost all

What did Lee Man Hee promise during the news conference?

• To donate to international health organizations

• To resign from his position

• To cooperate with the government and submit the entire list of members

• To close all church facilities

How much money did Seoul allocate for disinfecting religious facilities?

• $1,000,000

• $500,000

• $2,000,000

• $1,500,000