Day 27

FEBRUARY | 2023

North Korea

PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY

Pray through these Bible verses, “Is not Ephraim my dear son, the child in whom I delight? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the Lord. As we pray for North Korea, we remember that the Father’s heart is moved by compassion for those who are suffering under the regime there. Pray especially for those who are Christian Believers to be protected and hidden. Pray that the Church in this nation will experience the supernatural love and care of the Heavenly Father (The Bible, Jeremiah 31:20).

MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY

North Korea is a one-party state led by a dynastic totalitarian dictatorship, one of the most repressive nations on earth, led by supreme leader Kim, Jong-Un. 2019 historic meetings between North Korean, South Korea, and USA leaders prompted hope for change, but none have been forthcoming. Hundreds of thousands of prisoners are held in concentration camps. Experts estimate up to 70,000 of them are Christian Believers. The regime enforces a religion that worships its leaders. Christians face death if found meeting together, even saying the name “Jesus” or possessing a Bible. This year, reports that Open Doors say are from a credible source, told of the execution of several dozen Christians. Believers remain underground but may number as many as 100,000. North Korea entirely shut its borders during the years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Intelligence indicates this border closure, drought, and Covid-19 breakouts have resulted in a food shortage of crisis proportions, however offers of international assistance have so far been turned down.

CHIEF OF STATE
Kim Jong-un
HEAD OF GOV.
Premier Pak Pong-ju
POPULATION
24,983,000
CHRISTIANS
1.5%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
1%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Non-Religious
PERSECUTION RANKING
2
REFUGEES
Unknown
LIFE EXPECTANCY
70.11 yrs
LITERACY RATE
99%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
Unknown