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International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea

Human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to voice concerns over the treatment of elderly religious leaders in pretrial detention, h...

August 14, 2026Read the full article →
International Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Uphold Religious Freedom and Due Process

International Rights Groups Urge South Korea to Uphold Religious Freedom and Due Process

Human rights organizations held a press conference in Seoul to express concerns over the detention of elderly religious leaders and broader threats to...

August 10, 2026Read the full article →
European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Shincheonji Founder on Humanitarian Grounds

European Scholars Urge South Korea to Release Shincheonji Founder on Humanitarian Grounds

A group of European scholars and human rights advocates has called for the release of 95-year-old Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee from pre-trial deten...

August 9, 2026Read the full article →
Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea's Reputation, European Scholars Warn

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea's Reputation, European Scholars Warn

European scholars of religion and human rights experts are calling for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing that his detent...

July 22, 2026Read the full article →
European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Urge South Korea to Uphold Human Rights

European Scholars Condemn Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader, Urge South Korea to Uphold Human Rights

European scholars of religion and human rights experts call for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee, arguing his detention violates...

July 11, 2026Read the full article →
Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Raises International Concerns Over South Korea's Rule of Law

Detention of 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Raises International Concerns Over South Korea's Rule of Law

The arrest and prosecution of Shincheonji Church leader Lee Man-hee, coupled with Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho's controversial public remarks, have...

July 6, 2026Read the full article →