Detained at 95: South Korea's Prosecution of a Religious Leader Draws International Alarm

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

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. Religious scholars signing an appeal requesting an end to Chairman Lee's detention. Chairman Lee was detained on 24 June on charges including violations of the Political Parties Act and was indicted on 29 June. The Joint Police-Prosecution Investigation Headquarte…

Detention of 95-year-old religious leader damages South Korea’s reputation, European scholars say

Concerns raised at European Academy of Religion conference in Rome over alleged international law violations ROME — European religious scholars are appealing to the South Korean government to release Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old chairman of Shincheonji Church, who remains in custody. Lee was detained June 24 on charges including violations of the Political Parties Act and was indicted June 30. The Joint Police-Prosecution Investigation Headquart…

Detained at 95: South Korea's Prosecution of a Religious Leader Draws International Alarm

Renowned scholar calls situation "a stain on South Korea's democratic credentials" as Justice Minister prejudges ongoing case