RNZ
August 5, 2019
The jailing of a South Korean cult leader for imprisoning hundreds of followers in Fiji is unlikely to end their plight.
The leader of Grace Road Church, Shin Ok-ju, was jailed for six years last week.
To her followers, Fiji was the promised land, and hundreds moved to endure ritual beatings and forced labour at Grace Road's network of businesses in Fiji.
An expert in Korean cults, Ji-il Tark from Busan University, said those businesses had extensive links with the Fiji government.
He said with the group ostracised in South Korea, the remaining followers will likely be keen to stay in Fiji.
"The Grace Road Church seems to have strong supporters and connections in the Fijian government. They also have a place to stay and businesses, they may think that Fiji is, indeed, the promised and safe land."
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/395993/grace-road-unlikely-to-end-in-fiji-any-time-soon-expert
August 5, 2019
The jailing of a South Korean cult leader for imprisoning hundreds of followers in Fiji is unlikely to end their plight.
The leader of Grace Road Church, Shin Ok-ju, was jailed for six years last week.
To her followers, Fiji was the promised land, and hundreds moved to endure ritual beatings and forced labour at Grace Road's network of businesses in Fiji.
An expert in Korean cults, Ji-il Tark from Busan University, said those businesses had extensive links with the Fiji government.
He said with the group ostracised in South Korea, the remaining followers will likely be keen to stay in Fiji.
"The Grace Road Church seems to have strong supporters and connections in the Fijian government. They also have a place to stay and businesses, they may think that Fiji is, indeed, the promised and safe land."
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/395993/grace-road-unlikely-to-end-in-fiji-any-time-soon-expert
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