Koreans are believed to have ancestral links to the ancient Mongolians and Turks. They likely migrated to the Korean peninsula from as far away as the Siberian region. Distinct regional differences in culture and politics exist among South Koreans. The most important regional difference is between the Gyeongsang region in the southeast and the Jeolla region in the southwest. The two regions maintain a rivalry that reaches back to the fourth century AD. The rivalry originated from a struggle for control of the peninsula. Korean regional differences melt away among those who migrate to other countries like Germany. They learn to get along and cooperate, since they are all minorities in a culturally different land.
In East Germany, there were a small number of North Korean students, most of whom left when the Soviet-Chinese rift happened in the early 1950s. West Germany was host to South Koreans in the 1960s who came as miners and nurses. Their grandchildren remain in Germany.
Korea has a strong economy with all the modern conveniences. They do not move to other countries as refugees, but often come as students and businessmen, representing South Korean corporations. In Germany, Koreans have had all kinds of careers. There have been professional athletes and entertainers, economists, composers, novelists, and professors.
South Koreans are Christians or Buddhist, though many are secular. Many Koreans see religion as an inherited trait as much or more so than a faith. Also, many South Koreans practice elements of several belief systems including new religions and New Age spiritualities. Many modern, relativistic approaches to faith and hybrid religious belief systems exist. Christianity is the only faith that maintains distinct lines between those who belong to the belief system and those who do not.
In Germany, there are millions who are secular, and that includes many from the Korean population.
Koreans needs continued clear and consistent representation of biblical Christianity. Koreans in Germany need to see Christians living out Christ’s teachings about love, service, and faith.
Pray that God will ignite passion for him and his word in among Koreans in Germany.
Pray they will evangelize Germany with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise God for the amazing missionary vision of the Korean Church! Pray Koreans in Germany will draw Germans to join them as a vibrant mission force.
Scripture Prayers for the Korean in Germany.
Wallace Revels
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