*REV. MOON STARTS THE PRESSES FOR THE
FIRST EDITION OF THE SEGYE TIMES.Media Projects
It was early in his ministry that Reverend Moon perceived the importance of the media in the realization of an ideal world, and he has since continued to invest in and develop his work in this field. The media projects have made a notable contribution to the task of informing humankind of his thought and work. A variety of daily newspapers, as well as weekly and monthly news magazines, have communicated his ideas and expanded a movement for a moral awakening throughout the world.
These publications, directed to the fulfillment of God's will, have paved the way for people to participate in the providence of God. Daily newspapers include the Segye Times (Segye Ilbo) in Korea, its sister paper the Segye Times in New York, the Sekai Nippo in Tokyo, the Washington Times and Noticias del Mundo in the United States, and Ultimas Noticias in Uruguay. In addition, a news wire service, the Free Press International (FPI), accelerates the communication of global news.
Insight, a well-established weekly news magazine, and also two monthly publications, the World and I (published separately in the United States and Korea), and Knowledge (published in Japan), have given a spiritually valuable service to the world's intelligentsia. In addition, a number of other monthly publications and ecumenical news organs published by organizations affiliated with the Unification movement have made noteworthy contributions.
Educational programs emphasizing the importance of home and family values, and elucidating the teachings of Reverend Moon in an age of chaos inundated by drugs, promiscuity and licentious media, have been broadcast via satellite and cable television.
Reverend Moon has also brought together journalists, critics and scholars to address the issue of responsibility in the media. To that end he has convened the World Media Conference, almost annually, since October 1978, with the intention of realizing a morally responsible news media while safeguarding global peace and freedom.
The Segye Times
*REV. MOON STARTS THE PRESSES FOR THE
FIRST EDITION OF THE SEGYE TIMES.
The Segye Times was launched on February 1, 1989, in order to properly report and comment on current political, economic, social, cultural issues, and to contribute to national reunification and to a free democracy. Through its timely and accurate news releases the newspaper also has the editorial goal and far-reaching objectives of protecting the rights and interests of every aspect of society, of supporting citizens in the performance of their duties, and of urging them to stand at the forefront of society in politics, economics, culture, science and the arts. In the United States, the Segye Times, a Korean language paper launched in 1987, is now printed daily. It contributes greatly to promoting the interests, education and culture of Koreans residing in America.
The Sekai Nippo
The Sekai Nippo's first issue,
with sixteen pages, was published in Tokyo on January 1, 1975. In
addition to its role as the standard-bearer of academic
innovation in Japan, this conservative newspaper focuses on
accurate news releases and the reformation of Japanese
journalism. The Sekai Nippo has advanced-technology
facilities for editing and pro duction,. enabling the news to
reach its readership with speed and precision.
Noticias Del Mundo
Noticias del Mundo ("News of the World"), a
Spanish language newspaper, was launched by Reverend Moon on
April 22, 1980, for the Hispanic community in the United States.
The paper has been favorably received by the four million
Spanish-speaking residents in neighborhoods in New York and New
Jersey. 
* AMBASSADOR PHILLIP SANCHEZ MEETS WITH POPE JOHN PAUL II DURING A VISIT IN ROME.
Ultimas Noticias
Ultimas Noticias ("The Final News") was launched in Montevideo, Uruguay, on September 18, 1981, as a sister paper to Sekai Nippo. The paper has gradu-ally grown to the level of a daily newspaper, having influence in many parts of South America. With Reverend Moon's continuous support, Ultimas Noticias aims to play a leading role in achieving peace and progress through promoting the solidarity and unity of minority groups and preventing Central and South America falling prey to communism.
The Middle East Times
The Middle East Times, an English-language newspaper, was launched in Cyprus in 1982 with the Middle East countries as its stage. The newspaper's geographical scope is broad, dealing comprehensively with Egypt as well as the whole of Southwest Asia. Launched at the request of Reverend Moon, the paper aims to help the Middle East nations participate in the framework of the worldwide movement toward unification, and play a role in reconciling religions and cultures within God's providence. Its editorial style has been first to address the region broadly and then to gradually turn its attention to national issues, with a view to publishing national editions in countries such as Egypt (currently published weekly), Lebanon and Yemen.
Publishing Houses
The communication of knowledge through the media is one of the most important activities of the Unification movement, with its aim of the complete salvation of humankind. In addition to establishing publications offices in each nation, Reverend Moon has launched several publishing companies including Paragon House, Accord, and Rose of Sharon Publishing (in the United States), Sung Hwa Publishing and Ju-ryu Il-nyum (in Korea), and Kogensha (in Japan). Although these all have unique objectives in their editorial penchants and objectives, they are united under a common goal: namely, to serve as non-profit organizations constituting mainstays in the pursuit of absolute truth.
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