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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Religious Freedom Violation and Intolerance Spark International Controversy
South Korean local government cancels international event with 30,000 participants from 78 countries, causing international damage On October 29th, an administrative decision by a South Korean government agency sparked international…
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