[Third Round of Inspection] The defectors are inspected by NIS members at the Thai immigration detention center. If I remember correctly, back in early November, the inspector who had been in charge of me back at Thailand came in. He asked if I remembered him and asked to move rooms. So we went into anotherContinue reading The Story of Mr. Hong Gang Chul (3/3)
The Story of Mr. Hong Gang Chul (2/3)
[First Round of Inspection] Upon receiving the inspection, the inspector presents a letter of an oath which says, “according to the North Korean Defector Protection law, those who try to receive protection with wrong intentions will be sentenced to five years of prison, and fined ten million Won. Based on the settlement subsidy clause, thoseContinue reading The Story of Mr. Hong Gang Chul (2/3)
Defector from North Korea: The Story of Mr. Hong Gang Chul (1/2)
To put things short, the Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS)’s Protection Center for North Korean Defectors (previously called the Central Joint Interrogation Center) is a jail without bars equipped with “good” facilities like shower stalls and beds. …and I did as told, not knowing that it would later be used as evidence against me inContinue reading Defector from North Korea: The Story of Mr. Hong Gang Chul (1/2)
International Conference in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the 88 Declaration
Communique for “International Conference in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the 88 Declaration” Cultivating Peace, Proclaiming Hope For he is our peace; in his flesh, he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. (Ephesians 2:14) God’s vision for this world sees swordsContinue reading International Conference in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the 88 Declaration
88 Declaration International Ecumenical Conference Report
Cultivating Peace, Proclaiming Hope The National Council of Churches in Korea hosted an international conference revisiting the Korean Church’s 1988 Declaration from March 5th – 7th, 2018 in Seoul. The conference welcomed about 140 participants with 100 participants attending from inside Korea and 40 participants joining as delegates from international church and civil society partners.Continue reading 88 Declaration International Ecumenical Conference Report
2018 North Korea and South Korea Joint Easter Prayer
2018 Joint North-South Easter Prayer The Lord is our God for he brings us salvation. We bring glory to you, our God. All living creations will praise your name forever. Our Creator, You created us from earth and breathed into us life, But today you see our pain-inflicted spirit and body. It isContinue reading 2018 North Korea and South Korea Joint Easter Prayer
European Peace Campaign Summer 2017 [part two]
“let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it.” (1 Peter 3:11) NCCK continues the Peace Campaign in our second week. Despite experiencing rainy weather, lodging mix ups, and passport problems we continue to tell our story of peace in the Korean peninsula being the first stepContinue reading European Peace Campaign Summer 2017 [part two]
European Peace Campaign Summer 2017 [part one]
NCCK travels Europe to gain support from our global ecumenical partners for peace in the Korean peninsula. Continue reading European Peace Campaign Summer 2017 [part one]
THAAD Is In Korea
Korea’s response to U.S. deployment of THAAD very clearly reads to the character of Koreans. Koreans have the determination, resolve, and tenacity to advocate unapologetically for peace in their country. Their protests are focused, and their message is resounding. The time for peace is now on the Korean peninsula. It is important to take noteContinue reading THAAD Is In Korea
NCCK Campaign for Korean Peace 