Independent human-rights documentation
Lee Man-hee Case Watch
An evidence-based information hub documenting the pretrial detention of Mr. Lee Man-hee, and a request for independent human rights review.
What this is
This site is a documentation resource, not an advocacy campaign. It collects verified facts, dates, and primary sources relating to the pretrial detention of Mr. Lee Man-hee — the 95-year-old chairman of Shincheonji Church of Jesus — who was arrested in late June 2026 and remains held pending trial in South Korea.
It exists so that journalists, human rights organizations, legal observers, and members of the public can find a single, reliable, source-referenced account of the case in one place.
What this is not
This site does not contest that the allegations against Mr. Lee should be examined through proper legal process. It takes no position on his guilt or innocence, and asks no one to endorse or defend Shincheonji's beliefs. Its concern is narrower and procedural: whether it is necessary, proportionate, and humane to hold a 95-year-old man with serious health needs in pretrial detention when less restrictive alternatives appear available — and whether the case merits independent review before irreversible harm is done.
The core question
What specific and individualized reason makes detention necessary for a cooperating 95-year-old with a fixed residence and documented health needs, rather than less restrictive alternatives such as residence restrictions or supervision conditions?
Transparency note
This resource is maintained by people who have studied and subscribe to the teachings of Shincheonji Church of Jesus. We state this openly so the perspective is clear. The facts on this site are sourced and verifiable independently of that perspective.