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Christianity Comes to Korea
Christianity spreads to Korea (North Korean). -
Churches Appeared in North Korea
In 1907, there were three thousand Christian churches in what is now North Korea. The current capital of North Korea, Pyongyang, was called "The Jerusalem of Asia" (North Korean) -
Persecution Begins
When Korea was annexed by Japan, the Japanese emperor began persecuting people that didn't worship him (North Korean) -
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Japanese Persecution on Christians
Korea was annexed by Japan in 1910 (North Korean). The Japanese emperor persecuted everyone that didn't bow to his portrait (North Korean). Those who did not were severly punished, being tortured, imprisoned, and executed (North Korean). When Japan lost in World War II in 1945, the persecution was halted and Christian numbers grew again (North Korean). -
Korea Is Divided
Korea split into North Korea and South Korea and is divided by a heavily fortified demilitarized zone (Korea). -
Rise of Communism
The North Korean Communist Party, also called the Korean Worker's party, is brought into power (North Korea). -
Kim Il Sung Comes to Power
Communists begin to take over the Northern portion of Korea, led by Kim Il Sung (North Korean). With help of the Soviets, Kim Il Sung begin demolishing anyone that opposes him or poses a threat, including the Christians (North Korea Profile). -
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Korean War
Kim Il Sung and his army of Communists invade South Korea, killing millions (Korea). Losses were suffered heavily on both sides, but armistice ended the war (North Korea Profile). -
Persecution Begins Again
After the war, Kim Il Sung began to specifically persecute Christians (Christianity). Only the ones that swore their faith to him were spared, the others were executed or sent to concentration camps (North Korean). -
United Nations
Both North and South Korea enter the United Nations (Korea). -
Death of Kim Il Sung
Kim Il Sung dies of a heart attack and his son, Kim Jong Il, becomes new leader (North Korean Profile). The practice of Juche is still carried on throughout his rule (North Korean Profile). -
Present Time
There are still Christians in North Korea being persecuted for their belief
