{"id":232951,"date":"2026-01-26T03:56:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T01:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arabtelegraph.com\/?p=232951"},"modified":"2026-01-26T03:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T01:56:31","slug":"religious-freedom-under-threat-in-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arabtelegraph.com\/?p=232951","title":{"rendered":"Religious Freedom Under Threat in South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"

By-Ali Khalil\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Recent developments in South Korea raise serious concerns that go beyond a single religious<\/p>\n

community or national context. As a democratic country with increasing global influence,<\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s approach to constitutional rights has wider international implications,<\/p>\n

including for the United Kingdom. When a government publicly targets a religious group and<\/p>\n

assumes the authority to judge the legitimacy of beliefs, it risks undermining the rule of law<\/p>\n

and setting a troubling precedent, particularly in light of Article 18 of the Universal<\/p>\n

Declaration of Human Rights, which protects freedom of thought, conscience, and religion.<\/p>\n

For the UK, where religious freedom is a foundational democratic value, this situation merits<\/p>\n

close attention. Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right, not a privilege granted by<\/p>\n

the state, and is essential to human dignity and peaceful coexistence. People of all<\/p>\n

backgrounds share a collective responsibility to oppose actions that erode religious freedom<\/p>\n

or weaken constitutional order.<\/p>\n

Below is a statement from members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus expressing these<\/p>\n

concerns.<\/p>\n

The government has explicitly targeted a specific religious group, categorically labelling it a<\/p>\n

\u201csocial harm\u201d and a \u201cdetriment\u201d, while mobilising state power in a retaliatory manner. Such<\/p>\n

actions constitute a serious violation of Article 20 of the Constitution of the Republic of<\/p>\n

Korea, which guarantees freedom of religion and the principle of the separation of religion<\/p>\n

and state. Shincheonji Church of Jesus expresses profound concern over this unilateral<\/p>\n

interference by state authority and strongly urges the administration to uphold the principles<\/p>\n

of fair, restrained, and constitutional governance.<\/p>\n

On the 12th January, President Lee Jae-myung stated during a meeting with religious leaders<\/p>\n

that \u201csocietal harm [caused by a specific religion] has been neglected for too long, resulting<\/p>\n

in significant damage\u201d. This was followed on 13 January by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok,<\/p>\n

who, during a Cabinet meeting, used terms such as \u201ccult\u201d and \u201cheresy\u201d while ordering a joint<\/p>\n

investigation and so-called \u201ceradication\u201d measures.<\/p>\n

These statements effectively reach a conclusion before any formal investigation has begun.<\/p>\n

Such rhetoric from the head of the executive branch pre-emptively brands a specific religious<\/p>\n

group as a \u201csocially problematic entity\u201d, raising concerns that due process and the integrity of<\/p>\n

the investigative process may be compromised.<\/p>\n

While a government-mandated joint investigation is reportedly under way, the administration<\/p>\n

appears to be dismantling constitutional boundaries by treating the group as a \u201ccult\u201d and<\/p>\n

\u201charmful\u201d as a foregone conclusion. By what authority does a secular government define and<\/p>\n

judge religious doctrine? On what legal basis does the highest level of executive power issue<\/p>\n

\u201cinvestigative guidelines\u201d that risk undermining the independence of the judiciary?<\/p>\n

The criteria for \u201corthodoxy\u201d or \u201cheresy\u201d must never be determined by political proximity or<\/p>\n

secular interests; they must be addressed within the realm of theology and faith, not by the<\/p>\n

state.<\/p>\n

History offers a sobering reminder. Two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ was branded a<\/p>\n

\u201cheretic\u201d and persecuted by the religious establishment of His time. Yet history has<\/p>\n

recognised Him as the cornerstone of the Christian faith. In the present day, is it justifiable to<\/p>\n

label a religious body \u201cheretical\u201d based on the size of its congregation or the assertions of<\/p>\n

rival pastors, rather than an objective examination of biblical teaching?<\/p>\n

With due regard for this issue, Shincheonji Church of Jesus has repeatedly proposed a<\/p>\n

transparent and peaceful solution: that theological disputes be addressed through an open and<\/p>\n

public examination of the Bible, grounded in Scripture rather than emotion or political<\/p>\n

pressure. To date, no fair or substantive response has been offered.<\/p>\n

Shincheonji Church of Jesus has never claimed infallibility. If genuine doctrinal or social<\/p>\n

errors exist, we ask that they be identified clearly and specifically. We are committed to<\/p>\n

addressing and correcting any verified shortcomings and have consistently maintained this<\/p>\n

position. Guided by biblical teachings, our members strive to live as upright believers<\/p>\n

respected within their communities. From voluntary service during national disasters to<\/p>\n

leading record-breaking blood donation campaigns during times of shortage, we have sought<\/p>\n

to contribute positively to society. Despite this, the government continues to rely on abstract<\/p>\n

labels such as \u201charmful\u201d without presenting a single verified instance of concrete damage.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, despite numerous past allegations, judicial proceedings have repeatedly resulted<\/p>\n

in acquittals or findings of no suspicion. Reintroducing matters already settled by the courts<\/p>\n

as material for political or media attacks inevitably leads the public to question whether such<\/p>\n

actions reflect the values of the Republic of Korea, or represent a departure from the<\/p>\n

standards of a democratic state governed by the rule of law.<\/p>\n

The President and the political establishment must move away from the politics of<\/p>\n

scapegoating and towards a politics of unity that serves all the people they represent.<\/p>\n

Attempts to deflect political risk by targeting religious communities, or to weaponise<\/p>\n

majority opinion to suppress a minority faith, serve neither national development nor<\/p>\n

democratic principles. The state has a duty to ensure that no citizen is ostracised or<\/p>\n

discriminated against on the basis of religious belief.<\/p>\n

If one religion is targeted today, any marginalised group may be targeted tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Shincheonji Church of Jesus will stand firm in truth and faith within the framework of law<\/p>\n

and order, and will not be silenced in exercising its constitutional right to freedom of religion.<\/p>\n

We call upon the government to cease emotive labelling, to base its actions on facts and law,<\/p>\n

and to return to its fundamental responsibility of serving all citizens equally.<\/p>\n

The members of Shincheonji Church of Jesus have always acted sincerely as citizens of the<\/p>\n

Republic of Korea. They have demonstrated this through cooperation with public authorities,<\/p>\n

extensive voluntary service, and blood donations that have saved lives. As people of faith<\/p>\n

who believe in God and Jesus Christ, and as citizens of this nation, church members will<\/p>\n

continue to live responsibly and faithfully, as they always have.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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