Ponder and Diary

Shincheonji Volunteer Group West Incheon Branch Installed Air Purifiers, Restored 40+ Historic Photos, and Gifted AI-Enhanced Wartime Portraits to Marine Corps Veterans "They didn't just clean our space—they paid attention to what we truly needed every single day." — Nam Ju-won (75, pseudonym), a Marine Corps veteran and member of the Marine Sea Saving Movement   Near the bustling docks of Yeonan Pier in Jemuplpo-gu, Incheon, stands a quiet headquarters where national veterans gather: the Marine Sea Saving Movement . For years, these Marine veterans dedicated their lives to protecting the nation's waters. However, amid intense midsummer heatwaves, their aging office space had become humid and dusty, with years of community service photos left unsorted on worn bulletin boards. On August 21, volunteers from the Shincheonji Volunteer Group West Incheon Branch stepped inside with a mission—not just to clean, but to completely revitalize the space where these national her...

In Jeonju and Ulsan, Shincheonji Volunteer Group Paired Practical Home Repairs and Citizen-Crafted Gifts to Ensure Korean War Veterans Are Never Forgotten 💬 "My father is 100 years old, and so many household repairs were simply beyond his reach. Seeing volunteers care for him like their own family brings such peace of mind." — Son of Jeon Man-seok (100), a Korean War veteran in Jinan-gun True gratitude is not measured by grand speeches once a year on national holidays. It lives in the small, practical actions that make an aging hero’s daily life safer, cooler, and less lonely. This August, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group demonstrated what real-world patriotism looks like across two southern regions of South Korea— Jeonju and Ulsan . By combining heavy home repairs with warm personal care and citizen-written letters, volunteers created a powerful bridge of respect between everyday citizens and Korean War veterans. Jeonju Branch: Restoring Safety for a 100-Year-Old Veteran’s...

Amid Rapid Aging and 3.7 Million Annual Visitors, Shincheonji Volunteer Group Cheongpyeong Branch Partners with Local Villages to Build a Sustainable Model of Civic Care 💬 “The weeds had grown so tall that our flower garden was completely hidden. Now that the flowers are alive again, our whole village feels brighter.” — Lee Gun-seon (70, female), a resident of Yumyeongsan Village in Gapyeong Gapyeong County, famous for Cheongpyeong Lake and Mount Yumyeong, presents a striking contrast. According to local government statistics, over 3.69 million tourists flooded into Gapyeong’s picturesque sites in 2025 alone . Yet behind this bustling tourism lies a quiet crisis. Designated as a population decline zone, Gapyeong's elderly population (aged 65 and over) has passed 34% of the total population . In the hot summer months, wild weeds and kudzu vines spread rapidly along roadside flower beds and village entrances—the very first spots tourists see. With most local residents in their late ...

How Shincheonji Volunteer Group’s “Pink Bojabi” Project Transformed Simple Home-Cooked Meals into a Vital Safety Net for Korea’s Isolated Elderly "Living completely alone for 40 years, there are days I am hungrier for human presence than for food..." — Jeong Hye-ok (pseudonym, 80s), an isolated senior beneficiary in South Korea Imagine an alleyway in a quiet neighborhood. A volunteer climbs the steep steps carrying a neatly packed side dish wrapped in a bright pink cloth ( Bojabi ). She presses the doorbell and waits. Moments later, the front door gently opens. "How are you feeling today, Grandma? Did you sleep well?" The volunteer hands over the fresh meals, but as she turns around, she walks away with a far greater gift: the profound relief of knowing that today, her elderly neighbor is alive and safe. This is the heartbeat of "Pink Bojabi" , a signature initiative by the Shincheonji Volunteer Group that has been quietly running for a decade. What appea...

When religious leaders cross denominational boundaries to focus on shared values and community care, real transformation begins. On August 10, 2026, a inspiring chapter of interfaith harmony unfolded at the Zion Christian Mission Center in Lusaka, Zambia, as ten local pastors signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Bartholomew Tribe . This MOU was not merely a symbolic gesture; it represented a firm, mutual commitment to fostering peace, deepening Biblical education, and advancing humanitarian efforts throughout local Zambian communities. A Foundation Built on Scripture and Peace Education The signing ceremony began with a warm welcome from Pastor Albert Colombo, who highlighted that true unity starts with the Word of God. The ten participating pastors had previously completed specialized peace education courses hosted by Shincheonji Church, establishing a solid foundation of mutual respect and trust. Pastor Colombo reflected on the signifi...

In the midsummer heat of Pohang and Yangsan, a simple cup of cold juice sparked an unforgettable intergenerational bridge between young citizens and aging war survivors. Imagine walking along a crowded beach in mid-August or rushing toward a subway entrance in 35°C (95°F) heat. You are sweating, exhausted, and focused only on reaching the next air-conditioned space. Then, someone hands you a cup of ice-cold watermelon punch or a chilled sheet mask, asking just one simple question: "Do you know whose sacrifice made this peaceful summer afternoon possible?" This August, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group took to the streets of Pohang and Yangsan . Rather than holding a formal, rigid ceremony, they transformed everyday summer relief into an emotionally charged tribute to South Korea’s Korean War veterans. Pohang: From Beachside Refreshment to a Warm Bowl of Gratitude At Pohang's iconic Yeongildae Beach, the summer waves usually bring laughter and relaxation. But on July 27 an...