Daegu Mayor: "Shincheonji Members Refuse Treatment Centers... Chairman Lee Man-hee Must Step In"

Mayor Kwon Young-jin of Daegu
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon, Daegu·Gyeongbuk=Reporter Moon Je-won] Controversy is expected as confirmed COVID-19 patients related to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Daegu refuse to enter the mild patient living treatment centers operated by the government and local governments.

On the morning of the 6th, Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin said at a regular briefing on COVID-19, "There are cases where many confirmed Shincheonji members refuse to enter the living treatment centers for various reasons." He added, "Despite extending the self-quarantine period for Shincheonji members by 5 days, some are deliberately refusing diagnostic tests so far," and "This is causing great confusion in quarantine measures."

Mayor Kwon emphasized, "Because of you (Shincheonji), many social resources are being wasted and the public is anxious," and "Although inconvenient, there is an obligation to enter the living treatment centers." He also mentioned that the Shincheonji side intends to donate 10 billion won to the Daegu Social Welfare Community Chest, saying, "It is not about money, but about actively cooperating with the government and Daegu City's quarantine measures," and "If you have even a little remorse toward our people, the believers should actively cooperate with entering the living treatment centers."

He specifically urged Shincheonji Chairman Lee Man-hee, saying, "I urge Chairman Lee to step forward with an attitude of taking responsibility."

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