In early December 2019, Break News published an article about Shincheonji Volunteer Group's ongoing service to local communities. This is a translation of that article.

(Above photo) Shincheonji Volunteer Group members in Seodaemun district (managed by Mr. Jeong-Soo Lee) carry out their 'Flower Road environmental cleanup' campaign near Changseo Elementary School in Seodaemun district, Seoul, on the morning of 3rd December © Brake News

Shincheonji Volunteer Group’s Seocheon branch, Seoul, has been carrying out its 'Flower Road environmental clean-up' campaign every Monday and Friday to help create a healthy environment for children. Even though this area, that surrounds Changseo Primary School in Sinchon neighbourhood, Seoul, is designated as a No Smoking area, it is home to many entertainment establishments with cigarette butts often littered there, just five metres from the school. The accumulation of rain, leaves and dirt just a few days ago prevented proper drainage from the sewers, with cigarette butts easily inserted between the school’s brick walls, leaving passers-by with a very poor impression.

The pile-up of cigarette butts and litter surrounding Changseo Primary School, Seoul, is becoming a serious hazard. Cigarette butts littered in No Smoking areas near schools have adversely affected children’s movements and it is a problem that recurs yearly due to a lack of manpower. Although dedicated staff have been hired at Seodaemun District Office's environmental clean-up centre, they are not able to collect all the litter. Shincheonji Volunteer Group’s Sodaemun branch (managed by Mr. Jeong-soo Lee) is adding strength.

To read the full article as it was published in Brake News (Korean only), please click here ⇨http://www.breaknews.com/695588