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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Melissa Davey Medical editor

Inside the bizarre recruitment tactics of the Shincheonji ‘doomsday’ church

Former Shincheonji member Diane Nguyen has called on the federal government to legislate against coercive control by organisations.
Former Shincheonji member Diane Nguyen has called on the federal government to legislate against coercive control by organisations. Photograph: Ellen Smith/The Guardian

A Korean religious sect that has been labelled a cult by former members is attempting to expand its influence in Australia by targeting young, impressionable people in cafes, on dating apps and on university campuses.

The recruitment drive has led universities to issue warnings to students about the Shincheonji church, as members pose as students and use campus facilities to lure people to Bible study without revealing links to the group.

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