How South Korea’s evangelical churches found themselves at the heart of the Covid crisis
More than 700 cases have been linked to Sarang Jeil church, which says it’s being made a scapegoat for the the pandemic
Four months ago, South Korea was basking in international praise for containing the coronavirus pandemic. But now it stands on the brink of a second serious outbreak, and much of the blame is again being directed at the country’s evangelical churches.
authorities say a recent surge in cases traced to Sarang Jeil, an ultra-conservative church in Seoul, have contributed to an outbreak that is affecting major cities across the country. Some members of its congregation also attended a large anti-government rally in the capital last weekend that officials believe could have helped the virus spread.
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