April 18, 2024
Ask A North Korean

From Kim to Christ: Why religion works for North Koreans

Ask a North Korean: Explaining the transition from Kim Il Sung-ism to Christianity

Every week we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about. This week, Paul B. from Budapest asks:

Why do so many North Korean defectors become Christians when they leave? Isn't this like swapping one god for another?

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