Ruling and Opposition Parties Unite in Strong Response to Shincheonji... Debates Continue

Lee Nak-yeon, Co-Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea's Joint Standing Election Committee, is speaking at the joint meeting of the COVID-19 Disaster Safety Countermeasures Committee and the Supreme Council held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] The ruling and opposition parties are demanding a strong response to Shincheonji in relation to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), while also engaging in a blame game over responsibility.

On the 2nd, Lee Nak-yeon, Co-Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea's Joint Standing Committee, said at the COVID-19 Countermeasures Committee and Supreme Council joint meeting held at the National Assembly, "The majority of confirmed patients are coming from the Shincheonji Church. The rapid spread of COVID-19 is also related to Shincheonji," adding, "Shincheonji-owned facilities should be provided as living treatment centers for asymptomatic and mild patients affiliated with Shincheonji, and they should take responsibility for their operation."

He continued, "Some opposition party leaders are showing attitudes that seem to protect Shincheonji, causing concern among many citizens. It is necessary to reflect on whether such attitudes negatively affect swift and thorough quarantine efforts," he emphasized.

Sim Jae-cheol, floor leader of the United Future Party (center), is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 2nd. [Image source=Yonhap News]

On the same day, Shim Jae-cheol, Floor Leader of the United Future Party, said at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, "It is certain that Chairman Lee Man-hee of Shincheonji and Shincheonji omitted names, causing harm. We will hold Chairman Lee civilly and criminally responsible."

He added, "Pro-government media continuously try to link the United Future Party with Shincheonji. On social media, rumors associating our party with Shincheonji are being fabricated and spread, and we will not overlook the malicious dissemination and reporting of false information. We will respond strongly at the party level."

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