「一個源於韓國的新興教會，即使她的創辦人曾經在中國受到迫害，也曾入獄十年，但卻未曾消失反而更大增長……」
South Korea
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 Saga of Providence. 5. President Jung’s Trial and Detention
The movement’s founder was sentenced to a 10-year prison term. His followers maintained he was innocent, and kept the group alive and growing.
The Saga of Providence. 4. The Holy Son, Jesus, and President Jung
During their founder’s detention, members were sustained by their firm belief in his messianic role.
The Saga of Providence. 3. The Thirty Lessons
The movement managed to continue and grow notwithstanding the detention of its founder. One of the reasons was his unconventional theology.
The Saga of Providence. 2. A Controversial Movement Grows
While vilified by the media, President Jung’s group expanded in Korea and internationally.
The Saga of Providence. 1. Who Is President Jung?
The origins of a Korean new religious movement that, while his founder was in prison for ten years, did not disappear but grew.
CCP: Comics from Korea Should Avoid Promoting “Separatism” or Religion
China enacts guidelines stating that popular Korean manhwa will be banned if they criticize the Communist Party or support “illegal” religion.
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.
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.