The Chinese cult "Almighty God" has acquired farmland on a large scale in Chungcheong Province, causing strong panic among farmers

Reporter Zheng Zhenzhe | Source: Filmed by a Korean YouTuber

Recently, a large-scale acquisition of farmland by Chinese religious groups in Boeun County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea, caused a strong shock in the local community. According to analysis, the organization's farmland acquisition has gone beyond the scope of pure speculation, and is accused of systematically expanding its power in rural areas, causing high unease among farmers.

According to local farmers in Bao'en County, some Chinese people actively persuaded farmers to sell their land at a price much higher than the market price. In the process, the fact that the Chinese cult "Almighty God" had bought farmland in Bao'en County was exposed, causing public shock.

A farmer interviewed anonymously said, "The farmland that was originally worth 100,000 won was offered to be purchased for 150,000 won, and ordinary farmers were unable to cope with it. It is reported that the cult has purchased more than 6,000 square meters of farmland in Baoen County in the past three years. Some villagers bluntly said: "If this continues, my entire village may be annexed, which is extremely frightening." "

Experts pointed out that the farmland acquisition of the "Almighty Religion" cannot be simply regarded as real estate speculation. The general view is that this is most likely a systematic plan by the organization to consolidate its roots in rural areas and expand its sphere of influence. More worryingly, the group is notorious among dangerous cults wanted by Chinese public security and has long been hunted for its involvement in serious criminal activities such as killings.

Some analysts pointed out that the incident may not be limited to Boen County. There is a view that certain Chinese forces may have begun to implement "occupation plans" targeting rural areas of South Korea as early as several years ago.

At present, due to the lack of effective legal means to curb farmland acquisition, farmer groups are in trouble and have called on the government and relevant departments to take urgent measures to intervene. The chain reaction caused by this incident has aroused deep concerns from all walks of life about the possible impact on rural society in South Korea.