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A Jerusalem Lost

Melanie Kirkpatrick's 'Escape from North Korea' describes how the country descended into tyranny and madness, and why its people want out.

Flight from North Korea

Asia's underground railroad has deeply Christian origins, says journalist Melanie Kirkpatrick.

Teaching the Dragon

Mission-minded Christian educators run fast-growing universities in North Korea and northeast China.

My Top 5 Books on Christianity in North Korea

Picks from Carl Moeller, CEO of Open Doors USA and coauthor of 'The Privilege of Persecution'

Freed by Bill Clinton, Saved by Jesus

'The World Is Bigger Now' recounts Christian journalist Euna Lee's imprisonment in a North Korean jail.

North Korean Christians Unlikely To Fare Better Under New Leader

Observers doubt world's worst persecutor of Christians will shift back toward "Jerusalem of the East."

What Robert Park Learned in North Korea

The activist on why he entered the country & what he hopes for now. An exclusive interview.

The Answered Prayers of Robert Park

Christian activist imprisoned by North Korea speaks out as Jimmy Carter brings home friend Aijalon Gomes.

The Robert Park Puzzle

Korean-Americans reluctant to discuss arrest and release of missionary who entered North Korea.

Robert Park's North Korea Mission

A 28-year-old missionary was reportedly inspired by the martyrdom of Robert Jermain Thomas.

In Their Own Words: Laura Ling and Euna Lee

One of the women, Euna Lee, was driven by her faith in Christ to cover the plight of North Koreans.

Feeding Hope Under a Rogue Regime

Christian outreach to North Koreans helps to keep millions from starving.

Journalists Slammed for Covering N. Korean Women's Hell

Laura Ling and Euna Lee were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for reporting on women who are 'sold like livestock' in China.

Q & A: Carl Moeller

The president and CEO of Open Doors USA updated CT on North Korea, which the group ranks as the world's worst persecutor of Christians.

Gas-Powered Gospels

Christians in South Korea use helium-filled balloons to spread gospel tracts.

World's Worst Persecutor  Subscriber access only

Will U.S. diplomatic shift and Graham visit help Christians?

What Makes the Korean Church Grow?

The simple secrets of its remarkable expansion.

A Century After North Korean Revival, Dreams of an Encore

At New Jersey gathering, memories and prayers.

Evangelical Leaders, Bush at Odds Over North Korea  Subscriber access only

Franklin Graham opposes sanctions, Land and Cizik encourage broader focus from White House.

Warren's North Korea Trip Delayed  Subscriber access only

Stadium event still planned for next year.

North Korea, Land of Opportunity?  Subscriber access only

Missile tests and a planned trip by Rick Warren have put the spotlight on the country's beleaguered Christians.

Money Talks  Subscriber access only

Activists hope to change North Korea by punishing China's economy.

The Japanese Joseph  Subscriber access only

What the North Korean regime meant for evil, God used for good.

Christianity Today News Briefs  Subscriber access only

Americorps allowed in Catholic schools, and North Korea leads Open Door's persecution list.

North Korean Refugee Advocates Roughed Up  Subscriber access only

Security officers forcibly break up Beijing press conference that called for 'compassion.'

Nightmares and Miracles  Subscriber access only

A good beginning to the long battle for human rights in North Korea.

Deconstructing Gulags  Subscriber access only

U.S. evangelicals win key legislation for freedom.

A Heartless Homeland  Subscriber access only

Why more North Koreans than ever are fleeing their country.

The Nightmare of North Korea  Subscriber access only

One man's story of brutality, courage, love, and freedom.

North Korea Human Rights Act a 'Miracle'  Subscriber access only

Michael Horowitz credits evangelicals with big role in passage.

Senate Passes North Korea Human Rights Bill  Subscriber access only

Plus: The lead attorney drops out of Terri Schiavo's defense team, Sudan blames U.S. for arming Darfur rebels, Presbyterians and Jews try to heal rift, Chicago Tribune visits Bob Jones University, and other articles from online sources around the world.

Black Eye for Freedom  Subscriber access only

Report warns about religious liberty trends around the world.

Border Crackdown  Subscriber access only

Government seeks to stamp out North Korea refugee problem.

Border Crackdown  Subscriber access only

Government seeks to stamp out North Korea refugee problem

Misérables Solutions to 'Famine Theft'  Subscriber access only

Plus: Pundits deconstruct the Gibson vs. Pope comments, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Criminal Faith  Subscriber access only

"Going nuclear, North Korea allows worship only of its dictator"

Korea: Helping Refugees Run Roadblocks  Subscriber access only

"No nation wants North Koreans, but Christians rally to their cause"

North Korea: Christians on the frontlines help refugees escape a nightmare.  Subscriber access only

Christians among the thousands making their way to China

Bearing the Cross | Jeff M. Sellers: Forgotten Gulag in North Korea  Subscriber access only

What you can do to help persecuted Christians
News Feed
N. Korea's 'hatred of Christians' puts 70,000 believers in prison
Persecution of Christians in North Korea shows no sign of abating under the country's new leader, Kim Jong-Un, according to a report by the worldwide ministry Open Doors. (BP)
Opinion: A Christmas Prayer for North Korea's Christians
Spare a thought on Christmas Eve for Christians who live in countries where practicing their faith is an act of courage. (Melanie Kirkpatrick, The Wall Street Journal)
Missionaries rescue trafficked Koreans in China
A large number of North Koreans in China are women, many of whom are trafficked there and forced to work as sex slaves. Missionaries in South Korea are helping to rescue them. (DW)

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