Providence (religious movement)

Providence (officially Christian Gospel Mission) is a Christian new religious movement founded by Jung Myung-seok in 1980 and headquartered in Wol Myeong-dong. Providence has been widely referred to by the media as a cult. In April 2009, Jung was convicted of rape by the Supreme Court of South Korea and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Jung was released on 18 February 2018. Following Jung's release from prison, the Korea Post reported that the Providence faith movement had reached more than 70 countries.

Providence (religious movement)

Providence (officially Christian Gospel Mission) is a Christian new religious movement founded by Jung Myung-seok in 1980 and headquartered in Wol Myeong-dong. Providence has been widely referred to by the media as a cult. In April 2009, Jung was convicted of rape by the Supreme Court of South Korea and was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Jung was released on 18 February 2018. Following Jung's release from prison, the Korea Post reported that the Providence faith movement had reached more than 70 countries.