Shincheonji: "Even if our corporation is canceled, Shincheonji remains... Our existence is guaranteed by the Constitution"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Shin-won] On the 9th, regarding Seoul City's procedure to cancel the corporate registration of the Shincheonji corporation 'Saehaneul Saettang Evidence Tabernacle Church Jesus Mission,' Shincheonji stated, "This is not Shincheonji itself but merely a missionary corporation owned by Shincheonji."

In a press release on the same day, Shincheonji said, "Seoul City is speaking as if canceling the corporation 'Saehaneul Saettang Evidence Tabernacle Church Jesus Mission' means dismantling Shincheonji, but this is not true," emphasizing, "This is a missionary corporation owned by Shincheonji, and even if this corporation is canceled, Shincheonji itself will not be dismantled nor can it be."

They added, "Most churches existing in the Republic of Korea are non-corporate nonprofit organizations and hold separate corporations as needed," and "Shincheonji's existence is guaranteed by the Constitution and laws, and it enjoys rights recognized by law as they are."

Regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), they said, "We have a deep sense of responsibility for the many confirmed cases among Shincheonji believers and the great concern caused to the public, and we are making our best efforts," but also pointed out, "We oppose using the COVID-19 situation, which involves life and safety, as a tool for political strife, as this misleads the public."

They also stated, "We fully understand the public's cold view caused by the wrongful actions of some Shincheonji believers," and "We immediately provided all materials requested by the quarantine authorities and have completed the administrative investigation. We are now fully committed to undergoing testing, complying with self-quarantine, and managing so that there are no disruptions in admission to life treatment centers. Please do not belittle these efforts."

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