Shincheonji Volunteer Group Cheongju Branch Marks 143 River Cleanups Over 14 Years, Improving Local Streams
Long-Term Volunteer Efforts Help Transform Urban Streams in Cheongju The Shincheonji Volunteer Group Cheongju Branch , led by Branch Head Byun Jae-jun , has carried out 143 river cleanup activities over the past 14 years , contributing to visible environmental improvements in local streams across Cheongju, South Korea . On March 6 , around 50 volunteers participated in the latest cleanup activity along Mipyeongcheon Stream in Bunpyeong-dong, Seowon District as part of the environmental campaign “Let Nature Be Green.” During the activity, volunteers collected various types of waste left along the stream and surrounding areas, including Styrofoam, plastic bags, and household trash . 14 Years of Continuous Environmental Volunteer Work The Cheongju branch began its river cleanup efforts in 2012 and has continued the activities for 14 consecutive years . The volunteer group regularly manages more than 8 kilometers of urban streams , including: Suseokcheon Musimcheon Mipyeo...