Fear and fervent prayer: lessons from South Korea's Christians

David (Sung Tae) Kim  |  World
Date posted:  12 Dec 2024
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Fear and fervent prayer: lessons from South Korea's Christians

Calls for President Yoon Suk Yul to resign outside the National Assembly on 4 December, 2024. Source: Wikimedia Commons

South Korea, long recognised as a symbol of democracy in Asia, now faces significant fear and uncertainty after President Yoon Suk-yeol's recent declaration of martial law.

This move included attempts to restrict civil liberties, suppress political activities, curb media freedoms, and grant the military authority to take control of the National Assembly. These measures have stirred widespread fear and protest across the country.

For Christians in South Korea, this situation represents not only a political crisis but also a call for reflection, action, and prayer. What's the background? And what can we all learn?

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