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| On the 30th January, volunteers from the Shincheonji Seoul James Tribe boarded a bloodmobile |
On 30th January 2026, the Seoul Church of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus Seoul James Tribe held its first blood donation campaign of the new year at the Korean Red Cross Seoul Eastern Blood Centre, continuing its long-standing commitment to life-saving volunteer service.
Despite freezing winter temperatures, a total of 144 people visited the site, and 126 successfully donated blood, contributing directly to efforts to stabilise the local blood supply.
The campaign was organised as a voluntary initiative led primarily by young members of the Seoul Church, reflecting a continued emphasis on youth-driven community service. Participants gathered throughout the day with the shared goal of practising life-sharing through blood donation at the start of the year.
During the event, Yoo Young-bin, tribe leader of the Seoul James Tribe, met with Park Ki-hong, director of the Seoul Eastern Blood Center, to discuss the importance of sustained collaboration and blood donation awareness.
Yoo explained that the goal of the programme is not limited to one-time participation but focuses on building ongoing relationships that provide practical support where it is most needed.
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| On the 30th January, volunteers from the Shincheonji Seoul James Tribe participated in a blood donation at the Eastern Seoul Blood Centre |
According to church representatives, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group has conducted blood donation activities every two months for the past eight years, maintaining steady cooperation with the local blood bank.
Director Park Ki-hong expressed his gratitude for the church’s continued cooperation, saying, “During my 29 years at the Blood Centre, I've experienced significant challenges due to blood supply issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. In that situation, Shincheonji, and especially the nearby Seoul Church, were the first to step forward with life-saving blood donations, which was a huge help.”
Participants shared a wide range of personal motivations and experiences.
One volunteer in her 20s from Gangdong District shared that she has donated blood more than 30 times since high school, inspired by her mother’s example, and said she was grateful to continue the practice together with others.
Another participant, a woman in her 60s from Ssangmun-dong, described overcoming her fear of needles by focusing on the meaning of saving lives, adding that she hopes to continue donating as long as her health allows.
Yet another participant in her 40s contributed further by donating 27 blood donation certificates, adding to the impact of the day’s efforts.
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| On the 30th January, Yoo Young-bin, head of the Shincheonji Seoul James Tribe, and Park Ki-hong, head of the Eastern Seoul Blood Centre of the Korean Red Cross, held a discussion at the Eastern Seoul Blood Centre |
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| Volunteers participate in post-donation activities at the Shincheonji Seoul James Church in Seoul on the 30th |
Meanwhile, the church plans to continue engaging in a variety of volunteer activities throughout 2026, with blood donation remaining a core part of its community service efforts.
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