Trouble in North Korea, and how they let us know
North Korea blew up a highly symbolic liaison office today in the border city of Kaesong. It comes days after they cut the diplomatic communication lines with South Korea. What is going on? It is not easy to grab the spotlight, when there is so much going on in the world. The United States are consumed with domestic issues, an
Continue ReadingBREAKING – North Korea Blows Up Building Used for Peace Talks
Images show smoke rising from a building on the border of North and South Korea used for peace talks. This comes right after the leader Kim Jong Un’s sister proposed cutting all direct lines with the leaders in the south. Blowing up the joint liaison office used for peace talks between the North and the South is a sign that
Continue ReadingWandering the streets of North Korea
Homelessness is on the rise in North Korea, according to a report from Daily NK, (a media outlet run by North Korean defectors). An interview with two people, one living inside North Korea and one recently defected, explores the reasons for this. Homelessness among children is a long-standing problem in North Korea. There is even a specific term for them
Continue ReadingAgility in battle: lockdown changes and challenges
In every country in which we are working, our teams have to deal with the constantly changing reality of pandemic restrictions and supply issues. Fortunately, we have had some practice at this. Back to Jerusalem is used to working in volatile regions, where we always have to be ready to quickly change our plans. However, this situation also poses some
Continue ReadingConfirmed! The Coronavirus is Spreading in North Korea
It is now confirmed that the coronavirus is indeed in North Korea. According to a report by the Daily NK, A North Korean attempting to escape into China was shot by Chinese border guards last week. Immediately, the North Korean was taken to Longjing People’s Hospital where he was treated for the wound. It was then that the doctors discovered
Continue ReadingReport: Chinese Troops Moving to North Korean Border
“China is moving troops to border of North Korea,” is the report this morning from Swedish Aftonbladet. “Yes, we have been seeing the Chinese military moving in the area,” confirmed a BTJ missionary in the area. This report comes as South Korea again confirms that Kim Jong Un is alive and doing well. China’s military movement tells another story. China
Continue ReadingWho Takes Over North Korea if the Leader is Dead?
What is going on in North Korea? Missionary-minds would like to know. Just a few days ago, South Korea said that Kim Jong Un was at a beach resort, China said things looked good, and Trump said that he thought his friend was in good health. We chose to believe the asylum seekers in South Korea who reported that Kim
Continue ReadingFour Reasons North Korea’s Leader Might Be Fighting for His Life
Rumors are swirling about North Korea’s Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un. Although it is only a rumor, rumors are the most reliable news source in North Korea. Unfortunately. Intelligence communities are suggesting North Korea’s leader is in grave danger after undergoing surgery. There are also reports that he is not recovering as quickly as he should and might be fighting
Continue ReadingThe Underground House Church in North Korea
When someone mentions the nation of North Korea – what comes to mind? Bombs? Dictators? Axis of evil? What if I told you North Korea used to be one of the most Christian nations in Asia? Would you believe me? North Korea is not what you think it is. One of the greatest revivals in the history of Asia took
Continue ReadingThe Coronavirus in China and North Korea
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a plague attacking China. China has tried to hide the virus from the rest of the world and, as a result, the disease is running rampant. Coronavirus has brought death, disease, and, unfortunately, more persecution to Christians. Not even during an international tragedy can the Chinese government stop and embrace the support of Christians and unite with
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