North Korea(NK) and its Juche Idea ICST 675 Contextualization of Theology(Dr. Kaleli) Young Chan Kim

Formation of NK The history of Korea is a history of war(geographical reason) The history of Korea is a history of war(geographical reason) Korea had been colonized by Japan Korea had been colonized by Japan

Formation of NK Korea was divided as two nations Korea was divided as two nations The Korean war and the 38 th parallel The Korean war and the 38 th parallel

Formation of NK NK was established as the communist nation. NK was established as the communist nation. Kim il-sung was chief leader of NK Kim il-sung was chief leader of NK

Formation of Juche Idea Formation of Juche Idea NK followed the Marxism- Leninism with Soviet Union and China NK followed the Marxism- Leninism with Soviet Union and China Stalinism and the Dialectical Materialism Stalinism and the Dialectical Materialism

Formation of Juche Idea Formation of Juche Idea De-Stalinization and Sino-Soviet Split in 1950s. De-Stalinization and Sino-Soviet Split in 1950s. Ju-the main principle Ju-the main principle Che-self Che-self

Formation of Juche Idea Formation of Juche Idea Perestroika of Soviet Union and the Pragmatism of China in 1980s. Perestroika of Soviet Union and the Pragmatism of China in 1980s. Juche Idea drew distinction with the communism. Juche Idea drew distinction with the communism.

Worldview of the Juche Idea Elements of communist idea and economic system Elements of communist idea and economic system Element of humanism Element of humanism ” man is the master of everything and decides everything.” “man is the master of the world and his destiny.”

Worldview of the Juche Idea Independence of human beings Independence of human beings -- independence in thought, politics, economy, and reliance in defense. -- independence in thought, politics, economy, and reliance in defense. Element of the totalitarianism Element of the totalitarianism ” The popular masses are the teachers of all things..” ” The popular masses are the teachers of all things..” Sin and evil ones in Juche Idea Sin and evil ones in Juche Idea

Worldview of the Juche Idea Salvation in the Juche Idea Salvation in the Juche Idea The core of the Juche Idea is Kimilsungism The core of the Juche Idea is Kimilsungism Unification of Korea Unification of Korea

Trying to open the door of Gospel Prayer for opening of Gospel Prayer for opening of Gospel “pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our(Col 4:3)” “pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our(Col 4:3)” Reaching to the North Korean deportees Reaching to the North Korean deportees

Trying to open the door of Gospel Supporting for the underground churches in NK Supporting for the underground churches in NK Meeting with the leaders of official church in NK Meeting with the leaders of official church in NK

Trying to open the door of Gospel Christian radio broadcasting Christian radio broadcasting Humanitarian aid Humanitarian aid

Biblical response to the Juche Idea The existence and providence of God The existence and providence of God (Eccl. 3:11, Rom. 1:19) (Eccl. 3:11, Rom. 1:19) Jesus Christ, His cross, and resurrection Jesus Christ, His cross, and resurrection (Heb 9:22, John 10:10-11, John 14:6)

Biblical response to the Juche Idea The church in Acts 2 The church in Acts 2 (Acts 2;45, Eph 1:23) (Acts 2;45, Eph 1:23) The power of Holy Spirit The power of Holy Spirit (Acts 2, Acts 2:38) (Acts 2, Acts 2:38)