The head of the religious sect has apologised to the nation for the spread of coronavirus in South Korea. Lee Man-hee, the leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, got on his knees and bowed at a news conference. About 60% of the country's more than 4,000 confirmed cases are sect members. Deaths nationwide now stand at 28. Watch report:

South Korea church leader apologises for coronavirus spread

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South Korea church leader apologises for coronavirus spread