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Cult leader Jeong Myeong-seok found to have enjoyed preferential treatment during sentences

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Jeong Myeong-seok, leader of the controversial religious cult Christian Gospel Mission, has been found to have enjoyed preferential treatment by spending a substantial portion of his lengthy prison terms in single-occupancy cells. It was also confirmed that during his first…[Continue Reading...]

Police inspector indicted for helping to destroy evidence against cult leader Jeong Myeong-seok

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A police officer has been indicted for helping destroy evidence related to claims that Jeong Myeong-seok — the leader of the controversial religious cult Christian Gospel Mission, also known as “JMS” for “Jesus Morning Star” — sexually abused JMS members.…[Continue Reading...]

Christian Gospel Mission leader faces additional allegations from new victims

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Eighty-year-old Jeong Myeong-seok, leader of controversial religious cult Christian Gospel Mission (JMS), has been indicted again on a quasi-rape charge separate from the crimes that have him currently serving his 17-year prison sentence. The Daejeon District Prosecutors’ Office said Monday…[Continue Reading...]

Seoul court denies request to block Netflix docuseries, ‘The Echoes of Survivors’ to be released as scheduled

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A Seoul court has rejected a request to block the release of “The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies,” the follow-up to Netflix’s explosive 2023 documentary “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal,” which delved into scandals involving religious…[Continue Reading...]

Kang Ji-seop confronts backlash over JMS cult ties, shares emotional struggles

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Actor Kang Ji-seob said he went through a tough time with ruthless comments during the JMS cult controversy. On the 11th, actor Kang Ji-seob, who was involved in the JMS (Christian Gospel Mission) cult controversy, grants on MBN's 'Oh Eun-young…[Continue Reading...]

Season 2 of “I’m God” and “I’m a Survivor” are set to be released worldwide on the 15th

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Producer Cho Sung-hyun of "I'm God," who caused a big stir with the reality of a cult incident that shook Korean society, points to an event that should be remembered once again through the season. Producer Cho Sung-hyun, director of…[Continue Reading...]

The cult documentary “In the Name of God” Season 2 will be released online. The Shincheonji Church has filed a request for a temporary ban.

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Netflix released the documentary "In the Name of God: Betrayal" in March 2023, exposing the crimes of four major South Korean cult leaders, including the Shincheonji Church. The cult's leader, Jung Myung-seok, who preyed on over 3 female followers, was…[Continue Reading...]

Cult leader Jeong Myeong-seok faces new charges for unlicensed miracle water sales

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Already imprisoned for sexually assaulting followers, cult leader Jeong Myeong-seok is facing fresh charges for allegedly profiting from unlicensed sales of “miracle water” to his devotees. Jeong, founder of the Christian Gospel Mission cult, commonly known as JMS, who is…[Continue Reading...]

Lawyer of convicted JMS cult leader indicted for leaking audio of sexual assault on follower

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A defense attorney for Jeong Myeong-seok, the convicted leader of the Christian Gospel Mission cult — better known as JMS — has been indicted for leaking an audio recording that captured Jeong sexually assaulting his female followers. The Daejeon District…[Continue Reading...]

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