Praying for Reconciliation in the Korean Peninsula

Byung-Yeon Kim urges global Christians to intercede for North Korea, providing an overview of the country’s political, economic, and humanitarian crises. He explains how political oppression and ideological control have devastated the nation, with harsh punishments for those engaging with South Korean culture. Kim raises concerns over increased collaboration between North Korea and Russia, calling attention to the potential for escalating regional tensions. Despite these challenges, he shares how South Korean churches are working with North Korean defectors, praying for reunification, peace, and reconciliation. Kim calls on believers to pray for the end of economic suffering, political oppression, and for a peaceful resolution to the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.

Talk Outline

00:00 Introduction
00:43 Economic Challenges in North Korea
03:28 Impact of International Relations
05:29 South Korean Perspectives on Unification
06:49 Role of Religion and Call to Action

This recording is from the Fourth Lausanne Congress, held in Incheon, South Korea in September 2024. This gathering brought together global church leaders to collaborate on mission strategies for advancing the gospel. Through plenary sessions, table group discussions, and collaborative workshops, the Congress focused on addressing critical gaps in global mission today.