North Korea

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Official name: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Area: Government: Communist dictatorship Official languages: Monetary unit: Cities:

DEMOGRAPHY Population: 23.1 million Population density: ECONOMY GDP (PPP): per person: </small>

LIFE & LIBERTY HDI

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Location 1.2 Climate 1.3 Natural Resources 2 Demographics 2.1 Peoples 2.2 Provinces 3 Life 4 Economy 5 Government 6 Religion 6.1 Islam 6.2 Buddhism 6.3 Christianity 6.3.1 History 6.3.2 Churches 6.3.3 Church and State Relations 6.3.4 Mission 6.3.5 Broadcasting 6.3.6 Persecution 6.3.7 Councils and Networks 7 Future Trends 8 For More Reading

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• North Korea is a country in East Asia in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula, with its capital in the city of Pyongyang. At its northern border are China on the Yalu River and Russia on the Tumen River, in the far northeastern corner of the country. To the south, it is bordered by South Korea, with which it formed one nation until the division following World War II.

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• The Provinces of North Korea

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• Everyday life remains harsh for millions. Some take enormous risks to flee to China. If successful, they may be returned by China to face prison camps and worse. But some have become Christians in China.

• The Cities of North Korea

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• Type of Government: Communist dictatorship
• Leader: Kim Jong-il

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• Non-Religious 64.3%, Other 18%, Traditional 16%, Christianity 1.7%. The North Korean constitution provides for “freedom of religious belief,” but in practice the government severely restricted religious freedom, including organized religious activity except that which is supervised tightly by officially recognized groups linked to the government. Genuine religious freedom does not exist.

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• 2% Christian

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• For the fifth year in a row, this is the world's most difficult country in which to be a Christian. More were arrested in 2006 than in 2005. Now between 50,000 and 70,000 Christians are suffering in prison camps, many undergoing torture, some facing death. The reclusive communist state is known to execute Christians found with a Bible, imprison and torture believers and ban all forms of worship. It is believed that tens of thousands of Christians are currently suffering in North Korean prison camps where they face cruel abuses. Some think the hermit regime has detained more political and religious prisoners than any other country in the world.
• On occasion, North Koreans become Christians after crossing the border with China and entering into contact with local Christians. But many are exposed as believers when they return to North Korea and are targeted for arrest. Many face torture and death. Though no exact figures can be given, hundreds of Christians were killed by the regime in 2005.
• Pray that Christians living in North Korea would stand firm during this relentless persecution. Ask God to reveal Himself in miraculous ways to the North Korean government.
• Pray that those who have been arrested, tortured and put in labour camps will know God's presence, His love and peace.
• Thank God that despite the odds, in one of the harshest places in the world, there are Christians surviving. Pray for our brothers and sisters’ safety.
• Read this article in Newsweek

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