Shincheonji "Chairman Lee Man-hee underwent COVID test yesterday"... Results expected today (Update)

Chairman Lee Man-hee of Shincheonji Church of Jesus (Shincheonji)
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] It has been reported that Lee Man-hee, the president of Shincheonji Church of Jesus (Shincheonji), underwent a diagnostic test for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) on the 29th of last month.

The Shincheonji side stated, "(The president) was confirmed to have taken the test yesterday," and added, "We understand that the test was conducted at an undisclosed location." Shincheonji changed its previous position that the president was scheduled to take the COVID test on that day. Since the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test usually delivers results the day after the test, it is expected that the president's test results will also be announced within the day.

It is known that the president is currently staying in the Gyeonggi area and is self-isolating like other believers.

Meanwhile, Shincheonji issued an "Appeal to Political Leaders" on the same day, expressing dissatisfaction by saying, "Please stop attempts to criminalize Shincheonji," and "Local governments are competing to file complaints against Shincheonji over the list. There are also continuous reports that Shincheonji is concealing related facilities."

The organization said, "Please do not persecute Shincheonji believers and help us to actively cooperate." It added, "We sincerely apologize with bowed heads for the occurrence of infections caused by some believers who tested positive without revealing that they are Shincheonji believers."

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