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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Shincheonji Volunteers Rush to Aid in Flood Recovery Amid Korea’s Extreme Weather

Love and service meet during unprecedented rains and heat

South Korea has just endured historic rains—with flooding and landslides that displaced over 10,000 people and caused widespread infrastructure damage. As soon as the skies cleared, temperatures soared into the mid‑30s °C, making both cleanup and recovery especially difficult.

In this challenging time,  Shincheonji Volunteer Team stepped forward in affected regions like Cheonan, Asan, and Seosan, bringing hope and practical help to those struggling to rebuild.


🚨 Rapid Response to Devastating Flood Damage

Starting July 16 2025, heavy rains hit central and southern Korea hard. By mid‑July, evacuation numbers topped 13,000 households, and damage to roads and public facilities approached 2,000 sites.

Shincheonji volunteers—from the Cheonan, Asan, and Seosan divisions—mobilized quickly. They showed up with shovels, brooms, and mops, working silently and consistently to help clean and restore damaged homes in vulnerable areas including:

  • Gwangdeok‑myeon in Cheonan (landslide-damaged houses)

  • Submerged neighborhoods in Asan

  • Blocked roads in Seosan, cleared of mud and fallen rocks


🛠️ Hands That Serve: Day After Day

Teams typically worked 3+ hours daily, clearing interiors, floors, and yards so families could slowly return to normal life.

Resident testimonies reflected deep emotion:

“Our home collapsed and our lives crumbled—but these volunteers brought back hope.”

Another shared:

“I felt despair—but they came and helped without words. That touched me deeply.”

Volunteers spoke sincerely:

“Even small help felt meaningful. We simply wanted to support our neighbors.”


🌦️ From Rain to Heat: A New Challenge

By the time cleanup ended, the weather shifted dramatically—from flooding to a heatwave reaching 35–36 °C across Korea. Authorities issued heat warnings nationwide, adding urgency to recovery efforts.

Volunteers adjusted quickly—bringing water, shade, and cooling tools to keep both workers and residents safe under the rising sun.


💖 Consistent Compassion in Every Season

This effort is part of Shincheonji’s long-term mission of service. Even amid widespread misperceptions, the church continues to support society through:

  • Disaster relief after fires, floods, and storms

  • Environmental cleanups

  • Blood donation drives

  • Local, hands‑on community support

These acts show faith in action, bringing a universal message of love to every season.


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