by admin_HRWF | May 12, 2022 | Freedom of Religion and Belief
International Conscientious Objector Day: Alternative civilian service violates international standards APAJW (13.05.2022) – As the world prepares for International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, over 800 Jehovah’s Witnesses in South Korea who have chosen...
by admin_HRWF | Dec 2, 2021 | Freedom of Religion and Belief
Shincheonji: Chairman Lee not guilty of COVID offenses, appeal Court said On November 30, the Suwon High Court confirmed that the leader of the Korean new religious movement did not breach epidemic-related laws. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (12.01.2021) –...
by admin_HRWF | Mar 24, 2021 | Human Rights in the World
By Ji-Sun Choi The Dong-A Ilbo (23.03.2021) – https://bit.ly/2NKqCrE – The South Korean government has decided to decline to co-sponsor a United Nations resolution condemning North Korea’s human rights violations, which will be adopted at the 46th...
by admin_HRWF | Feb 10, 2021 | Freedom of Religion and Belief
The Suwon District Court found Shincheonji’s leader not guilty of obstructing the anti-COVID-19 health efforts, but said (wrongly) he mismanaged the group’s money. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (03.02.2021) – https://bit.ly/2MVL3kW – Many in the...
by admin_HRWF | Jan 30, 2021 | Freedom of Religion and Belief
The decision absolving Shincheonji’s leader from charges of obstructing the anti-pandemic efforts has important international implications. By Massimo Introvigne Bitter Winter (29.01.2021)- https://bit.ly/2NRaKU3 – On January 13, 2021, the Suwon District Court...