Hosted by the Korean Council for Unification Education, held under the auspices of the Lord's Love Mission (a gathering of North Korean escapees) at Manmin Joong-ang Church, and sponsored by The Unification Information Newspaper, "The Consolatory and Congratulatory Event for North Korean Escapees" was held at 하나원. Sharing of God's Word and performances by various teams from Manmin's Performing Arts Committee touched the hearts of those who have found a new home in South Korea.