Shincheonji Volunteers Bring Chuseok Warmth Across Korea
Shincheonji Volunteers Bring Chuseok Warmth Across Korea Chuseok, Korea's harvest festival, is a time for family, food, and gratitude. But not everyone has someone to celebrate with. This September, the Shincheonji Volunteering Group set out across the country to make sure seniors, veterans, and vulnerable neighbors didn't spend the holiday alone. Chuseok Volunteering by the Numbers 26 volunteer activities 24 branches nationwide 270 volunteers 1,421 people reached, including seniors, persons with disabilities, vulnerable groups, and persons of national merit (Figures as of September 17. Activities continued through the holiday.) Why This Matters Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety named September 14–23 the "Chuseok Intensive Volunteering Period," encouraging communities to look after neighbors who might otherwise be left out. Shincheonji's Volunteering Group started even earlier, launching activities on September 6 and tailoring each...
