Song Young-gil: "Hwang Kyo-ahn's actions resemble the empathetic behavior of Shincheonji"

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Song Young-gil, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, emphasized that "(Shincheonji) Chairman Lee Man-hee should come forward himself instead of hiding behind the scenes."

On the 25th, Song appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' and said, "He himself should confirm whether he is infected, and isn't this a good opportunity for someone who calls himself the savior who will save the world, the victorious one, to prove that he can overcome this COVID-19 crisis? Why is he hiding behind? This is a cowardly act, and as a human being, he should apologize to the public for any involvement of the religious group he leads as chairman in causing such controversy."

He added, "I think movement restrictions should be imposed first. Since Shincheonji members are roaming nationwide, they should self-isolate and refrain from moving. In Incheon, there had been no Shincheonji patients until now, but a woman in her late 50s, a Shincheonji member who moved to the Bupyeong area, was confirmed positive just a week after moving from Daegu."

Song also said, "I believe there may be undisclosed and similar affiliated organizations," and added, "We need active cooperation with local governments. In our district, the district office dispatched personnel to all churches to conduct inspections and separate disinfection. Such measures are necessary at the district level."

Regarding Hwang Kyo-ahn, leader of the United Future Party, Song stated, "He needs to clarify whether he recognizes Shincheonji as a Christian denomination, or as a Christian elder, whether he acknowledges Shincheonji as a legitimate Christian denomination," and criticized, "This is a very serious cognitive disorder. Conservative Christians have criticized Shincheonji as a heresy for a long time. However, strangely, Pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon and now leader Hwang Kyo-ahn are showing almost similar sympathetic behavior toward Shincheonji, which is truly incomprehensible."

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