The case of Chairman Lee Man-hee before the Human Rights Council On 30 September 2026, CAP Freedom of Conscience delivered an oral statement during the general debate under Item 3 of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, devoted to the promotion and protection of all human rights. The statement raises the case of Chairman Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old founder … [Read more...] about Oral statement on the situation of Chairman Lee Man-hee in pretrial detention in the Republic of Korea — General Debate under Item 3, 63rd session of the Human Rights Council
Religious Freedom
Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee
Concerns Raised at European Academy of Religion’s International Conference Held in Rome—Strong Appeals Over Violation of International Law. European scholars of religion are making strong appeals to the South Korean government to release Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old Chairman of Shincheonji Church, who remains in detention. Chairman Lee was detained on 24 June on charges … [Read more...] about Detention of a 95-Year-Old Religious Leader Damages Korea’s Reputation: European Scholars of Religion Call for the Release of Chairman Lee Man-hee
The Statement of Shincheonji Church of Jesus
Politicians and certain media outlets must stop exploiting Shincheonji Church of Jesus for political contention. The Joint Investigation Headquarters must conduct an impartial investigation. Shincheonji Church of Jesus expresses deep concern regarding the proliferation of speculative reports based solely on the unilateral claims of expelled individuals. These reports involve … [Read more...] about The Statement of Shincheonji Church of Jesus
Violation of Religious Freedom: Korean Government Under Fire Over Interference in Church Affairs.
The government has explicitly targeted a specific religious group, categorically labeling it a “social harm” and a “detriment” while mobilizing state power in a retaliatory manner. Such actions constitute a grave violation of Article 20 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, which guarantees the freedom of religion and the principle of the separation of church and state. … [Read more...] about Violation of Religious Freedom: Korean Government Under Fire Over Interference in Church Affairs.
Shincheonji Church of Jesus slams “Extreme Bias” in French newspaper report
PARIS — The Shincheonji Church of Jesus in France has accused the French daily newspaper Le Parisien of publishing a distorted and biased article that defamed the religious community. In a statement released April 9, the church criticized Le Parisien’s April 7 report, alleging it heavily relied on the one-sided accounts of former members while largely ignoring the church’s … [Read more...] about Shincheonji Church of Jesus slams “Extreme Bias” in French newspaper report