Published: Mar 03, 2020, 05:22 IST | Updated: Mar 03, 2020, 05:22 IST
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: