For the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) Hapdong, Kosin and Hapshin denominations, it’s a “clear” day. For PCK Tonghap and Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea, it’s “cloudy.” Following the major denominations’ statistical reports on church strength at their regular general assemblies this year, there is intermingled joy and sorrow.
Reporters Jang Chang-Il, Gu Jachang & Hyunwoo Lee (jeep@kmib.co.kr), with Marion Kim (marionkkim@icloud.com)
Graphic by Young Eun Lee
Full Story in Korean:
[눈길 끄는 총회 보고서 2題] 합동·고신·합신 교세 커지고, 통합·기장 줄었다: 주요 교단별 교세
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