South Korea's move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un threatens 400,000 Christians
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April 19: North Korean leader Kim Jung-Un waves as he arrives to take pictures with officials, creators and employees of the Mansudae Art Studio in Pyongyang.

President Trump is to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un for a summit sometime next month. (Reuters)

In North Korea, Cho asserted that the ruling Kim dynasty is collectively regarded as divine entities, not just as ‘Supreme Leaders,’ but as supreme beings. This is why, he explained, Christianity poses such a threat to the government. He further mentioned that “the most significant danger to North Korean authority is the notion of a genuine God who isn’t affiliated with the Kim dynasty.”

“Underground Christianity creates an environment for the free flow of ideas. Christianity is ingrained in the essence of the Korean people,” stated Greg Scarlatiou, President and CEO of the Washington-based Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, during an interview with Fox News Digital. “The Kim regime desires none of this, having made substantial efforts to erase the authentic identity of the Korean populace.”

“Halting radio broadcasts that send information into North Korea is a disastrous tactical error. True transformation cannot stem from the Kim family. It can only originate from the North Korean people, particularly Christians. The sole method for the outside world to aid them is through the provision of information.”

North Korea has once again topped the Open Doors’ World Watch List for Christian persecution this year. Open Doors is an international organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for Christians facing persecution for their beliefs. The report highlighted, “Authorities conduct surprise searches of homes. Discovering Christian materials is deemed a national crime, leading to potential banishment, imprisonment, or execution of the entire family. Using unregistered phones or radios to access prohibited media is punishable.”

The report also noted, “Christians typically listen to radio broadcasts covertly at night, hidden under blankets. Each act of worship, even if solitary, is viewed as an ‘extreme act of disloyalty.’ People are trained to report anyone suspected of opposing the regime, including relatives.”

North Korea flag

North Korea’s flag flies over its embassy in Beijing. (Peter Parks/AFP via Getty Images)

“State media disseminates anti-Christian narratives, depicting Christians as malevolent traitors and labeling missionary work as acts of terror,” the Open Doors report highlighted.

On Thursday, Kim Yo-jong, the North Korean leader’s sister, and Deputy Department Director of the Publicity and Information Department of the ruling Workers Party in Pyongyang, made it clear that North Korea will not lessen controls. She released a statement, monitored by a source in Seoul, reportedly saying, “We don’t care whether South Korea dismantles the loudspeakers or stops the broadcasts. We have no intention of improving relations with America’s loyal lackeys.” 

 

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