UN Human Rights Council Receives Petition on Minorities in South Korea

What began as a domestic legal dispute in South Korea has officially reached the global stage. CAP LC, a prominent international human rights NGO holding special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), has submitted a formal written statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The petition voices growing international alarm over institutional discrimination, social stigma, and the erosion of due process affecting minority groups, specifically focusing on the recent treatment of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. The Core Appeal: Decisions Must Be Based on Evidence, Not Stigma In its official submission to the UN, CAP LC shifted the focus away from internal theological controversies, choosing instead to address a more critical systemic issue: the objective standards of administrative and judicial justice. The international NGO expressed deep concern that unverified negative perceptions originating in South Korea are being exported g...
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International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

September 7th is the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. It is a resolution adopted in 2019 at the 74th United Nations General Assembly. This is the day created to raise the awareness of air pollution and encourage global citizen to work together for blue skies. What is interesting about this day is that it is the first UN’s official international day initiated by South Korea. This idea first came from a South Korean in August 2019, selected by UN in December the same year, and designated as a national day of South Korea in 2020.

 

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Actually in Korea, air pollution is a serious problem. In 2019, 61 cities out of 100 cities OECD member countries with serious fine particulate matter came from South Korea. Though average annual fine particulate matter level of South Korea reduced to  20.4㎍/㎥, which is 15.4% lower compared to 2014, it is still very serious level by WHO standard which is 5㎍/㎥.

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According to WHO, about 7 million people die from air pollution each year. WHO’s report analyzed the effect of air pollution on human’s life expectancy and find that a person’s life expectancy shortens by 2.3 years on average as a result of one’s exposure to fine particulate matter for a long time. This is 3.8 times worse than drinking alcohol or unclean water and 5.8 times worse than car accidents.

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What can we do for blue skies? It is simple and you already are aware of these solutions. First, avoid using disposable products to reduce carbon emission occurred from incinerating the trash.  Second,  try to maintain moderate indoor temperatures to reduce the use of heating/air conditioning systems which increases high concentration fine particulate matter. Last but not least, let’s try to use public transportation and talk a close distance! Let’s try to keep our skies blue and high with simple things we can practice in our daily lives!

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Shincheonji Netherlands Church and Class 116 Graduates Carry Out Environmental Cleanup in Rotterdam

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On December 6, members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus Netherlands Church gathered at Kralingse Bos , one of Rotterdam’s largest lake parks, for a meaningful volunteer activity. The event was part of the church’s “1st Graduation Commemoration Volunteer Program,” bringing together 27 participants , including newly graduated Class 116 students of the Zion Christian Mission Center . Their goal was simple but sincere: to practice the teachings of Jesus by caring for their neighbors and protecting the local environment. Cleaning Kralingse Bos: A Park Loved by the City Kralingse Bos is a large urban lake park located on the eastern side of Rotterdam. Much like Seoul’s Hangang Park, it is a popular place for walking, running, and enjoying nature. Because so many people pass through every day, litter often gathers around the lakeside paths. A representative from Shincheonji Netherlands Church , part of the Bartholomew Tribe , explained that the city also recognized the need for clean...
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Winter Break Program Opens Career Exploration Opportunities for Youth in Gwangju

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Peter Heaven Culture Academy launches its 3rd term with 39 hands-on courses across culture, sports, and media As winter break approaches, a new youth program in Gwangju is offering students a chance to explore their interests, talents, and possible career paths through structured, hands-on learning. The Shincheonji Gwangju Church has opened enrollment for the 3rd term of the Peter Heaven Culture Academy (PHCA) , a seasonal program designed for children and teenagers during the winter vacation period. The program is organized for youth members of its children and student groups and focuses on experiential learning rather than classroom-only instruction. A program built around exploration and experience PHCA is designed to help young people better understand themselves by trying a wide range of activities in a supportive group environment. Instead of focusing solely on academic outcomes, the program emphasizes cooperation, creativity, and personal growth through shared experiences. Ahea...
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Class 116 Graduates Share Warmth Through Kimchi: A Winter of Giving in the Peter and Andre Tribes

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As winter settles in and the year comes to a close, many people begin to feel the cold more deeply—especially seniors living alone, neighbors with disabilities, and those who have served the nation. To bring warmth and comfort to these communities, graduates of Zion Christian Mission Center Class 116 from both the Andre Tribe and the Peter Tribe stepped forward for a special act of love: kimchi sharing. Though the two events took place in different cities, the heart behind them was the same. The graduates wanted to celebrate their learning, express gratitude, and start their new journey of faith by serving others with their own hands. Andre Tribe: A Celebration of Graduation Through Giving At the Andre Training Center, more than two hundred volunteers gathered with bright smiles, including one hundred new graduates who had recently completed their study of the Word. Together, they prepared a remarkable amount of kimchi—carefully seasoning and mixing each batch with sincerity. This w...
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