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 Sun Myung Moon, the True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind Universal Seonghwa Ceremony 

- 7.29 by the Heavenly Calendar (September 15, 2012) in the 3^rd year of Cheon-gi, at 10am

Cheongshim Peace World Center, Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province
    

Sun Myung Moon, the True Parent of Heaven, Earth and Humankind Universal Seonghwa Ceremony held on this day was attended by a total of 35,000 people, 15,000 in Cheongshim Peace World Center and 20,000 in the vicinity of the holy ground. The stage for the Seonghwa Ceremony was covered with more than 30,000 flowers, and the Ceremony was performed in a very solemn atmosphere.

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 World Unification Church Leaders Special Meeting for Victory on Foundation Day
    

- 8.2 by the Heavenly Calendar (September 17 2012) in the 3^rd year of Cheon-gi,  at 10am

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The Special Meeting, emceed by Dr. Joon Ho Seuk, the President of Korean Church, and attended by more than 20,000 Unification Church members from all parts of the world, was commenced with the singing of Cheon Il Guk national anthem, followed by the report prayer, video showing, welcoming address and introduction of True Mother, presentation of bouquets, True Mother’s speech, and three cheers of Eok-Mansei.

True Mother's directions to all members: First, we must absolutely value the tradition established by True Parents as much as we value our own lives, and pass this down to our descendants, the future generations.  Second, we must complete the ideal of the blessed family with which Heaven has blessed us. Third, having all received the blessing of being tribal messiahs, we must work to fulfill that mission and responsibility until the time that Cheon Il Guk is completed on earth. Fourth, all of us must create a community based on the culture of heart characterized by harmony and unity, with True Parents and the True Family at the center. 

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* Media Coverage on True Father’s Seonghwa 



- Korea -
 [KBS] (TV) Rev. Sun Myung Moon of Unification Church dies at the age of 92 
 [MBC] (TV) Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of Unification Church, dies at the age of 92
 [SBS] (TV) Rev. Sun Myung Moon, ‘founder of the Unification Church’, has passed away… Funeral to be held on the 15th
 [JTBC] (TV) Why a 13-day mourning period for Sun Myung Moon? Questions about the Unification Church 
 [Channel A] (TV) Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church, dies at 92
 [YTN] (TV) Rev. Sun Myung Moon of Unification Church died this early morning
 [MBN] (TV) The great star of the Unification Church has set
 [Segye Times] Rev. Sun Myung Moon of Unification Church passes away in Seong Hwa (聖和)
 [Segye Times] “We expected Rev. Moon to get back on his feet again… It is truly deplorable”
 [Chosun Times] Religious leader, businessman, and officiator of mass weddings… The self-designated ‘Controversial Figure’ has departed
 [Joojgang Times] The 92-year colorful life of Rev. Sun Myung Moon… Funeral on 15th
 [Seoul Times] Unification Church founded in 1954… 3 million believers in 194 countries
 [Hankook Times] Confessed in his autobiography, “I lived my life speaking only about peace, but the world rejected me”
 

- Other Countries -
 [BBC] 'Moonie' Church mourns founder Sun Myung Moon
 [REUTERS] Unifcation Church head Sun Myung Moon dies at 92
 [CBS] Unification Church founder Rev. Moon dies at 92
 [WSJ] Unification Church Founder Rev. Moon Dies at 92
 [France24] Rev Sun Myung Moon, leader of the Moonies, dies at 92 
 [The Economist] Sun Myung Moon

* Media Coverage on True Father Chambae (making a respectful bow)



 [KBS WORLD] Lying-in-state room of Rev. Sun Myung Moon of Unification Church opened to the public
 [MBN] First day of opening the lying-in-state room… More than 10,000 people come to pay their respects
 [OBS] Lying-in-state room of Rev. Sun Myung Moon opened
 [Asia Economics] World President Hyung Jin Moon of Unification Church receiving condolence callers
 [Segye Times] Censer stands set up in 190 countries… the wave of mourning sweeps across the global village
 [Segye Times] Endless procession of condolence callers… even transcended racial and religious barriers
 [Sisa IN] Unification Church, the loved and hated complex of religion and business
 [Hankyore 21] Controversial figure of the century, from Pyongyang to Washington
 [AFP] N. Korea absent at Moon funeral: church official
 [Yahoo] Thousands in South Korea mourn Moon

 

* Media Coverage on International President Hyung Jin Moon’s visitation to North Korea

 [KBS] International President Hyung Jin Moon of Unification Church visits North Korea, attracting attention as to whether North Korea will make a reverential visit
 [Yonhap News] International President Hyung Jin Moon of Unification Church visits North Korea… focus on whether North Korea will ‘pay their respects’
 [Hankook TImes] President Sang Gwon Park of Pyeonghwa Motors visits North Korea… will they reach an agreement on North Korea making a reverential visit?
 [TV Chosun] World President Hyung Jin Moon of Unification Church visits North Korea… a message from North Korea anticipated
 [The Seattle Times] Rev. Moon's youngest son heads to North Korea

 [MBN] World President Hyung Jin Moon of Unification Church returns from his visit to North Korea… Seong Taek Jang of North Korea comes to pay his respects
 [Yonhap News] North Korea awards the Fatherland Unification Award to Rev. Sun Myung Moon
 [Donga Times] World President Hyung Jin Moon of Unification Church returns… Kim Jeong Eun will not make a personal condolence call
 [Hankyore News] International President Hyung Jin Moon of Unification Church returns… Seong Taek Jang and Yang Geon Kim of North Korea come to pay their respects 


* Media coverage by MBC Sisa Magazine 2580



  [MBC] Sisa Magazine 2580 - What is the future of Unification Church? (15 min)


* Media Coverage on the Universal Seonghwa Ceremony

Attended Jernalists at Seonghwa Ceremony

 

※ Covered by 129 reporters of 42 media agencies (23 media from Korea, 19 media from other countries)

 

- Live broadcast: Associated Press, Reuters, Aljazeera, YTN
- Korea: KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, Channel A, MBN, OBS, Arirang News, Chosun Ilbo, Segye Ilbo, Yonhap News, etc.
- Abroad: AFP of France, ARD of Germany, EFE of Spain, UPI of USA, TBS of Japan, Trouw of the Netherlands, etc.

 

 

 [MBC] Funeral of Rev. Sun Myung Moon of Unification Church… attended by 35,000 
 [SBS] Funeral of Rev. Sun Myung Moon of Unification Church held with solemnity
 [YTN] Funeral of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, ‘Founder of the Unification Church’, conducted with solemnity
 [KBS] Funeral of Rev. Sun Myung Moon of Unification Church… possibilty of the ‘Brothers’ Feud’ surfacing
 [Chosun Times] Funeral of the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon of the Unification Church held 
 [Donga Times] Funeral of Rev. Sun Myung Moon of Unification Church conducted with solemnity
 [Seoul Times] Funeral of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of Unification Church, held with solemnity
 [Maeil Economic Daily] Funeral of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of Unification Church, conducted in a solemn atmosphere

 [BBC] Funeral held for Reverend Sun Myung Moon in South Korea
 [CNN] The Rev. Sun Myung Moon to be laid to rest in South Korea
 [CNN] Thousands attend funeral for Rev. Moon
 [REUTERS] Unification Church head Sun Myung Moon buried in Korea
 [The Washington Times] Unification Church faithful gather in South Korea to mourn Rev. Moon
 [Chicago Tribune] Unification Church head Sun Myung Moon buried in Korea
 [ARD] Moon in Heaven
 [ALJAZEERA] South Korean church founder laid to rest