As winter approaches in Korea, many communities take part in kimjang (김장) — the cherished Korean tradition of making kimchi together and sharing it with neighbours. This culture of preparing and giving food is more than a seasonal task; it represents care, unity, and gratitude.

On the 1st December, the Masan Branch of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group carried this spirit forward by hosting a ‘Kimchi-sharing Service’ for organisations of National Merit and local senior citizens living alone.

Nearly 150 people partook in this volunteer service, making more than 1 ton of kimchi and delivering it to three veterans' organisations, including the Korean Disabled Veterans' Association, the Defoliant Veterans Association, and the Masan branch of the Gyeongnam branch of the Korean Veterans Association.

The event also included a letter-writing programme and a shared meal. 

Meanwhile, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group, established by Shincheonji Church of Jesus in the Republic of Korea, engages in global community outreach through various initiatives including blood drives, disaster response, education programmes, and environmental clean-ups. 

Source: vo.la/Msk0Kmp