International Concern Grows Over South Korea's Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader

The recent detention and prosecution of Chairman Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, has sparked intense scrutiny from international human rights and religious freedom organizations. Legal experts and sociologists worldwide are raising critical questions regarding South Korea’s adherence to global human rights standards and the principle of state neutrality. The Controversy Surrounding the Detention On June 24, 2026, South Korean authorities took Chairman Lee into custody on charges related to the Political Parties Act, followed by a formal indictment on June 30. Prosecutors allege that between July 2021 and January 2024, the church organized the enrollment of approximately 50,000 members into the ruling People Power Party (PPP) to influence internal primaries. However, the legal dispute does not center on party membership itself, but on whether coercion was involved. While prosecutors allege a forced campaign, Shincheonji Church maintains that all p...
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84 Churches in Ethiopia Embrace Shincheonji: A Milestone in Spreading Revelation

On September 10, a remarkable event unfolded in Ethiopia: 84 local churches officially changed their signs to read “Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony.”

At the ceremony, held under the Peter Tribe of Shincheonji, each church’s representative pastor declared that both they and their congregations were now committed to living as members of Shincheonji. The symbolic act of changing church signs was more than a physical transformation—it was a public declaration of unity under the words of Revelation.

A Commitment to Revelation

The 84 participating pastors expressed their determination with one voice:

“We will spread the words of Revelation throughout Ethiopia and ensure that pastors and believers alike follow only the truth.”

This moment is seen as a turning point not just for the individual churches, but for the Ethiopian faith community as a whole.

From Korea to Ethiopia: The Spark That Began the Movement

The movement traces back to November 2024, when Pastor Asefa Angeto, chairman of the Misgana Church Association, attended Shincheonji’s “2nd International Revelation Seminar” in Cheongju, South Korea.

Upon returning to Ethiopia, Pastor Asefa traveled across 10 cities, holding Revelation seminars and sharing what he had learned. His efforts bore fruit—culminating in this historic gathering where 84 churches boldly aligned themselves with Shincheonji.

Ongoing Growth

According to Shincheonji representatives, 181 Ethiopian pastors are currently studying the words of Revelation through Shincheonji’s systematic education program. The vision is clear: to spread the reality of the fulfillment of Revelation and to unite churches worldwide in the truth of God’s Word.

A New Chapter for the Ethiopian Church

Observers note that this development goes far beyond a name change. It signals a broader transformation—one where churches in Ethiopia are moving away from tradition-bound divisions and toward a shared, Bible-centered identity.

For many, this is not just about religion, but about hope, conviction, and a renewed commitment to the Scriptures. The message of Revelation, once considered mysterious and inaccessible, is now becoming a guiding light for churches and believers across the nation.


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