Lee Jae-myung: "Shincheonji's Lee Man-hee, Please Cooperate with COVID-19 Sample Collection"

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, urged Lee Man-hee, Chairman of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, to promptly comply with the collection of specimens for the 'Novel Coronavirus Infection' (COVID-19) test.

He also added that the indoor press conference scheduled for 3 p.m. on the 2nd at the Shincheonji training center in Gapyeong County was not permitted, but an outdoor event was allowed.

In a post titled 'Closure of Shincheonji Facilities and Ban on Gatherings' on his Facebook page that day, Governor Lee said, "It is reported that Lee Man-hee's press conference is scheduled this afternoon at the Shincheonji training center in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province (referred to as the leader's villa)," and "Two conditions were notified to the Shincheonji side regarding this."

In the notice, Governor Lee explained, "Press conferences inside the facility, which was closed due to infection concerns, will not be allowed," and "It is acceptable outside the facility (such as in front of the main gate)."

He specifically proposed, "If an indoor press conference venue is needed, the briefing room at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office will be provided at any time."

Additionally, Governor Lee urged, "Although it is said that a private test showed a negative result for COVID-19, the individual (Lee Man-hee) is a high-risk group and requires verification of the test," and "Since the decision to collect specimens has been made, please cooperate with the specimen collection."

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