South Korea was transformed from a poor nation in 1953 into the eleventh-largest economy in the world through rapid industrialization and modernization. The workforce is highly educated and technologically advanced. In stark contrast to their northern neighbor, they have complete religious freedom. As we’ve seen with many countries, those that have freedom and especially religious freedom are far more well-off and advanced than other countries. The Korean Church is truly an answer to prayer and shows the impact of world missions. The first Protestant church was planted here in 1884. Today it is one of the foremost churches in the […]
North Korea is probably the most isolated economy in the world. They believe in an ideology called Juche, which means self-reliant. The border between North and South Korea is one of the most impenetrable in the world. There is a huge black market, chronic food shortages and widespread malnutrition. It is evidence that we weren’t meant to live in isolation. World War II and the years following it changed many things in our world. Korea was occupied by Japan from around the first world war until 1945. Upon Russia’s insistence after WWII, Korea was partitioned into a communist regime, and […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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