Shincheonji Volunteer Group Presents 'Hero Portraits' to Veterans in Jecheon

Jecheon Branch Delivered Haircut Outreach and Framed Portraits to 50 National Veterans Ahead of Chuseok as Part of the Monthly 'Companion' Project 💬 "They trimmed my hair and even framed a photograph for me—it feels like receiving a truly special gift. I am so glad to have a memory I can keep forever." — Lee Sang-goo, President of the Jecheon Chapter of the Agent Orange Veterans Association On September 23, 2026, ahead of the Chuseok holiday, a warm atmosphere filled the Jecheon Veterans Hall in Chungcheongbuk-do. As part of their regular monthly outreach initiative titled "Companion" (Donghaeng), the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Jecheon Branch organized a special event combining professional grooming with a framed photography session for approximately 50 members of local veterans' organizations . Capturing Honor: Hair Styling and 'Hero Portrait' Photography The day’s activities focused on restoring personal neatness and creating lasting physic...
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Forum Urges Bail for Elderly Chairman Man-Hee Lee to Ensure Uninterrupted Medical Care

On October 1, 2026, Jeju Safety Action (Jeju Ansillyeon) hosted a forum titled "2026 Social Safety and Human Dignity" at the Jeju Swine Agricultural Cooperation conference room. The event gathered approximately 100 participants, including representatives from correctional ministry, education, and the media, under the subtitle "Human rights through safety! Safety through action!"

The primary aim of the forum was to address the medical treatment and governmental responsibility toward elderly and health-vulnerable detainees. Participants discussed the case of Chairman Man-Hee Lee of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, who is facing health issues including a spinal fracture, emphasizing the necessity of prompt legal and medical safeguards to secure continuous treatment without re-incarceration risks.


Core Arguments Presented by Forum Speakers

Speakers at the forum highlighted that guaranteeing medical care for vulnerable individuals is a fundamental duty of the state, independent of judicial proceedings:

  • Seung-Chul Cho (Representative of Jeju Safety Action): Emphasized that the state's responsibility for safety extends from risk prevention to recovery and treatment. He noted that while law enforcement applies to everyone equally, medical continuity for ultra-elderly individuals must be factored into detention decisions to prevent serious health complications.

  • Rev. Cheong-Soo Choi (Correctional Ministry Expert): Pointed out that conventional correctional environments can pose inherent risks for elderly individuals. He suggested that if a facility cannot fully accommodate an individual's specialized care needs, alternative measures—such as granting bail for treatment at professional medical centers—should be actively considered.

  • Prof. Seok-Pyo Hong: Advocated for specialized legal protection standards tailored to detainees aged 90 and above, taking into account their physical vulnerability and right to survival.

  • Moon-Seok Kim (Representative of Live Jeju): Stated that judicial determination of charges must be distinguished from the state's duty to protect human life and health during custody.


International Perspectives and Action Taken

The forum referenced international standards, including the UN Nelson Mandela Rules and the Tokyo Rules, which mandate humane treatment, access to medical services, and the use of non-custodial measures when appropriate.

It was also noted that international civil society organizations, such as the French NGO CAP-LC (CAP Freedom of Conscience), have raised questions regarding the necessity and proportionality of detention in this case at the UN Human Rights Council, alongside coverage by international media outlets.

At the conclusion of the event, participants signed a joint petition requesting prompt bail for Chairman Man-Hee Lee to guarantee uninterrupted medical treatment. Jeju Safety Action proposed establishing clearer guidelines for emergency response, nursing care, and external medical connections for all health-vulnerable detainees.


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