Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Uijeongbu Branch Conducts Autumn Wildfire Prevention Campaign on Dobongsan Mountain
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| On 21st February, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Uijeongbu branch conducted a "forest fire prevention" campaign at the entrance to Dobongsan Mountain. |
As South Korea faces one of the worst wildfire seasons in its history, with fires in Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk burning over 166 times the size of Yeouido and causing dozens of casualties, the need for prevention has never been more urgent. In response, local communities and organisations are stepping up—and Shincheonji Volunteer Group is one of them.
On 21st February 2026, members of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Uijeongbu Branch launched a wildfire prevention campaign targeting hikers at the entrance of Dobongsan Mountain. Their goal was simple but powerful: remind people that “Prevention is the best protection” when it comes to wildfires.
Armed with informative flyers and signs, volunteers spoke with hikers and local residents (120 in all), sharing safety tips and what to do in case of a fire. Volunteers also distributed simple hiking supplies, such as bottled water and chocolate sets, to encourage safe hiking. Their message hit home - especially after recent wildfires have shown how quickly centuries-old forests can vanish in minutes due to a single careless act.
According to Korea’s Forest Service, the most common causes of wildfires are human negligence - campfires, burning litter, and even cigarette butts. That’s why awareness campaigns like this matter so much.
Hiker Myeong-cheol Choi (68, male, Uijeongbu City), said, “I learned that actions that can be overlooked without much thought can lead to forest fires,” and “It was meaningful to also receive the necessary supplies for hiking.”
A representative from the Ujeongbu Branch explained that the group has been extensively promoting basic forest fire prevention rules, including prohibition of the use of fire, refraining from carrying flammable materials, and using designated hiking trails.
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