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Bitter Winter

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Shincheonji

Chairman Lee

12/01/2021 Massimo Introvigne

Shincheonji: Chairman Lee Not Guilty of COVID Offenses, Appeal Court Said

On November 30, the Suwon High Court confirmed that the leader of the Korean new religious movements did not breach epidemic-related laws.

The contested event: Ms. Atifete Jahjaga, Former President of the Republic of Kosovo, Singh Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh Ji, Chief of the Sikh Golden Temple, and Chairman Lee at the 2017 anniversary of the World Peace Summit.

02/11/2021 Massimo Introvigne

Chairman Lee and the Hwaseong Stadium Incident: Flogging a Dead Horse

While found not guilty of having obstructed the COVID-19 prevention efforts, Shincheonji’s leader was sentenced (wrongly, in our opinion) for other charges.

An artistic rendering by Shincheonji of the New Jerusalem, showing the central role of Chairman Lee as the “Promised Pastor.”

02/03/2021 Massimo Introvigne

Chairman Lee’s “Embezzlement of Fund”: Stealing from His Own Pocket

The Suwon District Court found Shincheonji’s leader not guilty of obstructing the anti-COVID-19 health efforts, but said (wrongly) he mismanaged the group’s money.

Anti-COVID-19 disinfection through drones in South Korea (credits).

01/29/2021 Massimo Introvigne

The South Korean Verdict on Chairman Lee: COVID-19 and Religious Liberty

The decision absolving Shincheonji’s leader from charges of obstructing the anti-pandemic efforts has important international implications.

Chairman Lee Man Hee.

01/25/2021 Massimo Introvigne

Shincheonji’s Chairman Lee Not Guilty of Breaking Virus Law: The Decision

The Suwon District Court debunked the fake news, and stated that Shincheonji “promptly and actively” cooperated with health authorities when requested.

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