Shincheonji Daegu Church "Ban on Worship and Gatherings Until the End of COVID-19"

[Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Shincheonji Daegu Church announced on the 22nd that it will suspend all worship services and gatherings until the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is eradicated.

The church stated in a press release distributed to the media, "Regardless of whether the church building is closed, we reiterate that we will take extraordinary emergency measures to suspend all worship services and gatherings until COVID-19 is eradicated."

Earlier, on the 12th, when the number of people released from self-quarantine exceeded 5,000, the church informed its members of the prohibition of worship services and assemblies. In addition, the church repeatedly notified members to refrain from private meetings among congregants, to avoid entering the church and related facilities, and to cooperate with quarantine measures. A church official said, "We will actively cooperate with the quarantine authorities, prohibit all meetings and assemblies to prevent any further confirmed cases within the Shincheonji church, and make every effort to eradicate COVID-19."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.