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Honoring Veterans Across South Korea: Shincheonji Volunteer Group’s Summer Remembrance Campaign

During the heat of late July, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group carried out a series of meaningful civic engagement and patriotism campaigns across South Korea. By combining summer relief initiatives—such as distributing cold water and ice coffee—with interactive programs to honor 6·25 War veterans, these events aimed to expand the spirit of remembrance beyond national holidays and into everyday life. Here is a look at the patriotic activities held in Incheon, Busan, Pohang, and Cheongju . Incheon: History Exploration and Eco-Plogging at Palmido Island On July 26, the Seoincheon and Gyeyang branches of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group joined forces with the Marine Sea Saver Movement Headquarters to host a combined veterans honor and environmental cleanup campaign at Palmido Island. Key Activities: Historical Education: Participants visited the Palmido Lighthouse Museum and listened to veteran Lee Il-pyo explain the historical significance of the Incheon Landing Operation and the value...

Beyond Barriers: Shincheonji Peter Tribe is Building a Truly Inclusive Faith Community

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In a world where 80% of people with disabilities still report feeling social discrimination, a religious community in Gwangju, South Korea, is showing what true "unity in truth" looks like. In honor of the 46th Persons with Disabilities Day, the Shincheonji Peter Tribe (Gwangju Church) is being recognized for breaking down both physical and social walls to create a "Barrier-Free" spiritual home. More Than Accessibility: A Place of Role and Purpose While many organizations focus solely on physical ramps, the Peter Tribe goes further by ensuring every member has a meaningful role in the community. Here, a disability doesn't define a member's capacity to serve. Leading with Faith: Take Kim Myung-sook (pseudonym), who has lived with the effects of polio since infancy. Today, she doesn't just attend services—she serves as a District Leader , guiding and serving other church members. Equal Identity: "The church believed in my potential rather than my ...