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For almost all of the past 20 years, North Korea has been the place where Christians face the worst persecution in the world, returning to number one on the World Watch List in 2023. During the Covid-19 pandemic, leader Kim Jong-un has tightened the already-secure borders, making it even harder for people to escape, and food and medicine to be sent into the country.  

But God continues to make a way, thanks to your prayers and support. “Our missions are often dangerous,” one church leader said, explaining how deeply they value your prayers. “We managed to get some believers out of a very difficult, possibly lethal situation. This was only possible through God’s guidance and the prayers of many supporters around the world. It is only through God’s special providence, grace and blessings that our underground church network still exists.”  

He went on to say, “One month’s wage is not even enough to buy a kilo of rice on the black market. Your support not only helps our believers, but also other citizens to overcome our difficult living situation.” 

Another believer also expressed their gratitude: “We thank you for the enormous amount of aid and for your endless care. If it was not for your passionate love and support, we could not have come this far.”  

And another believer shared, “Your dedicated heart and love towards our believers have become the source of our strength and power.”