Taking advantage of Covid-19 epidemic and suspension of all large religious activities, several religious sects have talked about the end day of the world or false information creating superstitious beliefs and feelings of fear.
In addition, through social & charitable activities, these religious sects have lured people into becoming members, and conducted unlawful practices.
Given these phenomina, the Government Committee for Religious Affairs has issued on March 27 a dispath asking local authorities and relevant agencies to be wary of the situation and timely prevent unlawful and deviant activities of radical sects, such as the Church of Mother God and Shincheonji Church of Jesus, etc.
Local authorities are also urged to strictly handle acts of disseminating false information about the epidemic that causes confusion in the community.
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