Christianity in North Korea: Behind state propaganda



Analysis Christianity in North Korea: Behind state propaganda Contrary to propaganda and state-approved churches, Christians are treated as an ideological threat to regime Phebe Kim August 6, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue An Uriminzokkiri video released last Wednesday featuring Chilgol Church in Pyongyang presents the image of the North Korean government as tolerant of religious practices. In it, a Church minister explained Kim Il Sung's own apparent interest in the building – even though just weeks before North Korean authorities had arrested Jeffrey Fowle, a U.S. citizen, allegedly for leaving a bible in a Chongjin restaurant. An Uriminzokkiri video released last Wednesday featuring Chilgol Church in Pyongyang presents the image of the North Korean government as tolerant of religious practices. In it, a Church minister explained Kim Il Sung's own apparent interest in the building – even though just weeks before North Korean authorities had arrested Jeffrey Fowle, a U.S. citizen, allegedly for leaving a bible in a Chongjin restaurant. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Christianity in North Korea: Behind state propaganda

Contrary to propaganda and state-approved churches, Christians are treated as an ideological threat to regime

Phebe Kim August 6, 2014

Christianity in North Korea: Behind state propaganda

Eric Lafforgue

An Uriminzokkiri video released last Wednesday featuring Chilgol Church in Pyongyang presents the image of the North Korean government as tolerant of religious practices.

In it, a Church minister explained Kim Il Sung's own apparent interest in the building – even though just weeks before North Korean authorities had arrested Jeffrey Fowle, a U.S. citizen, allegedly for leaving a bible in a Chongjin restaurant.

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