How the Gospel Reaches North Korea
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Open Doors may have listed North Korea as the nation in which Christians face the most persecution, but TWR is using media to reach its people with the hope of Jesus Christ.
To encourage believers in North Korea, TWR broadcasts 16 programs a week on shortwave radio. These serve as a spiritual lifeline to an estimated 400,000 believers in the North Korean underground church.
Shortwave radio broadcasts are a safe, secure way by which TWR shares biblical programs with listeners in North Korea. They are not easily turned off or blocked; they cannot be traced; they leave no digital footprint; and best of all — the transmitted content cannot be censored or edited.
Here are a couple of the unique ways TWR is ministering over the airwaves to North Korean listeners:
- Bible study programs provide essential spiritual food. One program even presents an entire Sunday church service over the airwaves.
- Evangelistic programs reach out to atheists and agnostics to share the gospel in an environment where direct evangelism is not possible.
The diverse lineup of programs was developed to address the spiritual needs of our North Korean brethren. Because believers are unable to gather or share their faith, TWR is using radio to stand in the gap and serve as an essential source of nourishment and encouragement for their souls.
Because of the extreme security, it is rare to receive messages from listeners in North Korea. TWR’s Korean national partner is always greatly encouraged to receive these precious responses. Here are several messages we received:
"I have no words to express our gratitude after receiving these precious and warm, loving supports from you. We pray that faith, hope and love will be with all the brothers and sisters around the world."
"We are filled with joy, and it feels as if you are close by whenever we receive these precious supports and when we listen to your voice on the radio."
