Korea Prayer
2024-10-22 07:31:08
Oct week4 Prayer for North Korea
1.Autumn Has Arrived, But Only Deep Sighs Remain… What’s the Solution?
Summary of the Article
Recently, a source from South Pyongan Province reported that a farmer got into a fight with a money lender (donju) and was beaten unconscious by people the lender had brought with him, resulting in the farmer being taken to the hospital. The incident occurred when the farmer, who had borrowed 10kg of food from the lender in spring due to food shortages, found himself owing 50kg due to rising exchange rates and grain prices. When he asked for leniency, the fight ensued. Though the amount varies, 90% of farmers in Kaechon City’s Bobu Farm in South Pyongan Province are in debt. With autumn here, they are expected to repay their spring debts, but they must first offer their harvest to the Workers' Party and the government. Although the authorities speak of rural revitalization and build a few houses, the construction costs must be repaid with next year’s food rations distributed in the fall. Thus, even if they have houses, they may still face starvation.
Just like farmers in Bangladesh, who, despite more challenging natural conditions, are taking advantage of microfinance investments (small loans for the impoverished) from the international community to adopt smart technologies and increase their income, North Korean farmers should also appeal to the international community and demand that the authorities provide opportunities for microfinance investments. The North Korean authorities need to change their policies flexibly, guarantee autonomy, and open up microfinance investment opportunities so that farmers are not burdened with debt and both farms and farmers can earn income.
[2024.10.17. Daily NK / Read the article: https://url.kr/hqqoss]
Prayer Points
“He will defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; he will crush the oppressor.” (Psalm 72:4)
2. North Korea Decides to Participate in Ukraine War... 'Deploying 12,000 Troops
Summary of the Article
The National Intelligence Service recently announced that North Korea has decided to deploy a large-scale ground force in the Ukraine war. The troops, totaling around 12,000 personnel including North Korean special forces, consist of four brigades. This is the first time North Korea has decided to deploy such a large ground force, and the movement of troops began on the 8th, ten days ago. The President convened an emergency security meeting attended by the National Security Office, the Ministry of National Defense, and the National Intelligence Service. The participants agreed that the North Korea-Russia military collaboration has escalated beyond the transfer of military supplies to an actual deployment of troops, posing a significant security threat not only to our nation but also to the international community. Ukrainian intelligence authorities expect thousands of North Korean soldiers to be deployed to Kursk in Russia as early as next month. The presidential office has stated that they will closely monitor the situation in cooperation with allied countries, keeping a close watch on North Korean troop movements and responding actively.
[2024.10.18. SBS / Read the article: https://url.kr/uih4rm]
Prayer Points
“And all this assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hand.” (1 Samuel 17:47)
3. North Korea Speaks Out Two Days After Explosion... Confirms Constitutional Amendment Declaring South Korea an Enemy
Summary of the Article
North Korea reported on the 17th about its detonation of the Gyeongui Line and the Donghae Line roads, which connect the two Koreas. The state-run media released three photos showing the explosion of the Gyeongui Line and Donghae Line roads, as well as the Donghae Line railway. Lee Seong-jun, a spokesperson for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that the photo of the explosion of the Donghae Line road is almost identical to the one taken by South Korea's surveillance equipment, raising the possibility of unauthorized use. In addition to this news, North Korea revealed that it recently amended its constitution in the Supreme People's Assembly, officially designating South Korea as an enemy state. However, they did not mention whether the territorial clause ordered by Kim Jong-un in January had been newly added. It was also confirmed that North Korea has ceased using the "Juche" calendar, which was based on the year 1912 when Kim Il-sung was born. Following the distribution of badges featuring only Kim Jong-un's face, this move is interpreted as an effort to strengthen Kim Jong-un's personal cult. Army Chief of Staff Park An-su criticized North Korea's provocative acts, such as its claim of drone infiltration into Pyongyang and the destruction of the inter-Korean roads, warning that any attempt to gamble with the security of the Korean Peninsula would lead North Korea down a path of self-destruction.
[2024.10.17. SBS / Read the article: https://url.kr/wx7j5r]
Prayer Points
“They set up kings without my consent; they choose princes without my approval. With their silver and gold, they make idols for themselves to their own destruction.” (Hosea 8:4)
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