Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Dongjak Branch Continues "Forest Fire Prevention Campaign"
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| Hikers participate in a forest fire prevention campaign held by the Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Dongjak Branch in front of Exit 1 of Gwanaksan Station in Seoul on the morning of the 14th November |
Numerous branches of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group across South Korea continue to actively work to raise awareness of the dangers of forest fires and to educate on prevention measures by holding forest fire campaigns in areas prone to wildfires.
On the morning of 14th November, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Dongjak Branch held a "Forest Fire Prevention Campaign" for citizens near Gwanaksan Station in Seoul. This was the second such campaign, following the previous one held on the 27th of October.
According to the National Fire Agency, in 2024, over three-quarters of the number of forest fires that occurred (782 cases) were caused by negligence (608 cases, 78%). Among these, 254 cases (42%) were cigarette butts, 119 cases (20%) were litter incineration, and 106 cases (17%) were fire embers.
On that day, the Dongjak Branch focused on raising citizens’ awareness of forest fire prevention through forest fire common knowledge quiz, guidance on the ecosystem recovery period in forest fire-stricken areas, promotion of forest fire prevention rules, and activities to prohibit possession of flammable materials.
The campaign made known that forest fires are accelerating global warming, causing severe damage to plants and animals due to destruction of the ecosystem, and that the majority of forest fires are caused by human negligence.
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| Members of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Dongjak branch are conducting a forest fire prevention campaign |
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| A forest fire prevention campaign held by Shincheonji Volunteer Group Dongjak Branch members |
Hyeon-rye Kim (62, female, Sillim neighbourhood), who participated in the campaign, said, “I came to see the autumn leaves and go hiking, and I was happy that the young people welcomed me so brightly,” and added, “I learned for the first time that although a forest fire spreads quickly, it takes years to recover.”
Looking ahead to 2026, a Dongjak Branch official said that the group will take steps to further ensure hikers' safety, such as using designated trails and prohibiting illegal harvesting of wild vegetables.
Meanwhile, the forest fire prevention campaign is carried out as part of Shincheonji Volunteer Group's nationwide 'Green Nature' campaign, which aims to preserve a beautiful and clean natural environment for posterity.
Source: vo.la/zGTCaEI
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