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Press Release April 19, 2021
Korean Pastor Sentenced to Probation After Leaking Personal Information of Thousands of Shincheonji Church Members
Thousands of Shincheonji Church members are suffering Human Rights violations as a result of a data leak from a Protestant Pastor in Korea.
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Press Release March 22, 2021
Influential Leaders Stand in Solidarity Against Violence Toward Asian Americans
Violent "hate crimes" against Asian Americans are on the rise in the United States and around the world. Politicians, celebrities and other influencers are coming together to show their support of the Asian American community.
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Press Release March 9, 2021
Government Restrictions to Minimize COVID-19 Spread Cause Human Rights Violations
While many of the restrictions imposed by governments have ultimately led to decreases in COVID-19 transmission and case numbers, some of the precautions put in place have had a negative effect on minority groups.
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Press Release February 22, 2021
Nine Shincheonji Church Leaders Acquitted of all COVID-19-Related Charges
Nine Leaders of Shincheonji Church of Jesus headquartered in South Korea were found innocent of charges related to a COVID-19 outbreak in a Daegu church location in early 2020.
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Press Release February 5, 2021
Shincheonji Church Leaders Not Guilty of Obstructing COVID-19 Outbreak Investigations
Eight leaders of Shincheonji Church were found innocent of violating the Infectious Disease Prevention Act after a localized COVID-19 outbreak in the Daegu church location.
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Press Release February 1, 2021
Antibodies From Blood Plasma Prove to be Effective Treatment for Those Infected with COVID-19
With medical professionals desperate for effective treatment for COVID-19 patients, convalescent plasma gives some hope for reduced mortality rates. One organization has stepped up and provided 4,000 units of plasma for the relief effort.
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Press Release January 14, 2021
Shincheonji Chairman Man Hee Lee Found Innocent on COVID-19 Violations
After being arrested in July, the Chairman of Shincheonji Church in Korea has been found not guilty of violating the Infectious Disease Prevention Act after a church COVID-19 outbreak.
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Press Release January 11, 2021
Pastors Urged to Encourage Congregants to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine as Cases Surge
Government and medical officials have recruited the help of spiritual leaders to encourage their congregation members to receive the vaccine and help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Press Release January 4, 2021
Demand for Convalescent Plasma Grows as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Surge
Convalescent plasma containing COVID-19 antibodies to treat ill patients is in short supply across the country. Blood donation centers are struggling to meet the demand of the local hospitals.
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Press Release December 23, 2020
Some Churches are Following COVID-19 Restrictions While Others Refuse and Sue
Enforcing COVID-19 transmission prevention measures has been accepted in most places of worship but not all. Some pastors are suing and claiming to be victims of religious discrimination.
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Press Release December 7, 2020
Persecution on South Korean Religious Group Sheds Light on the Reality of Coercive Conversion Education
Cases of forceful religious "de-conversion" in Shincheonji Church are being brought to light as the group suffers widespread persecution brought on by a localized COVID-19 outbreak.
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Press Release December 7, 2020
Kim Nam-hee, Former Assistant of Shincheonji Church Chairman Testifies Despite Several Previous Court Losses
The former assistant, who has lost every case against Chairman Lee and Shincheonji since 2017, testified in court regarding the alleged embezzlement of 5 million dollars to build a center for international peace events.
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Press Release November 24, 2020
In the Face of Persecution, Shincheonji Church Offers 4,000 Convalescent Plasma Donors and Holds Prayer Meetings to Fight COVID-19
Shincheonji Church hosts another record-breaking plasma donation drive, an international prayer meeting and an all-members online test despite receiving widespread persecution.
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Press Release November 17, 2020
Shinchonji Church of Jesus will hold the 3rd Corona 19th End Online Prayer Meeting on the 15th
A prayer meeting for the end of COVID-19 will be held ahead of the donation of 4,000 group plasma.
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Press Release November 17, 2020
An Online Prayer Meeting for Religious People Around the World to End COVID-19
"We will do everything we can with a responsible attitude until the end of the COVID-19 crisis."
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Press Release November 16, 2020
Inter-Religious Virtual Prayer Meeting is Hosted by Shincheonji Church Ahead of 4,000 Plasma Donations
Online International Prayer Meeting to end COVID-19 Gathers Thousands of Shincheonji Members and over 350 guests from 29 different religions in 73 different countries.
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Press Release November 15, 2020
Online International Meeting for the End of COVID-19 Hosted by Shincheonji Church of Jesus on November 15th
An international meeting to pray for the end of COVID-19 was held ahead of Shincheonji's plasma donation drive expected to gather 4,000 donors.
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Press Release November 15, 2020
90-Year-Old Korean Religious Group Leader Released on Bail After Three Months of Custody
Shincheonji Church Chairman Man Hee Lee was released on bail on the afternoon of November 12th following court proceedings.
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Press Release November 10, 2020
Four Thousand Members of Shincheonji Church of Jesus – Who Have Fully Recovered from COVID-19 – Donate Plasma for the Third Time Starting on the 16th
4,000 Shincheonji members plan to participate including the 1,700 who already participated in the two previous plasma donation
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Press Release November 9, 2020
Third Plasma Donation Drive from Shincheonji Church Expected to Gather 4,000 Donors
From November 16th to December 11th, 4,000 Shincheonji members are expected to participate in a convalescent blood plasma drive at Daegu Athletics Center in South Korea.
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