*Nehemiah Prayer Fast for the Nation*
On the afternoon of June 6, Yonsei Jungang Church in Guro-gu, Seoul, was overflowing with the sound of prayers by more than 20,000 people. The “prayer warriors” who had come from around the country to attend this “Nehemiah Prayer Fast For the Nation” filled not only the main sanctuary but its attached buildings as well. As of the 6th, the total number of participants in this prayer meeting, which opened on June 4 under the auspices of the National Prayer Movement, had reached 60,000. Former Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn (right), speaking at the event on June 6, declared, “Prayer is the only way to overcome the national crisis.”
Reporter Paek Sang-hyun (100sh@kmib.co.kr), with Marion Kim (marionkkim@icloud.com)
Photo by intern reporter Zysu Song
*2018 Jubilee Korea Big Prayer Gathering*
On the afternoon of June 6, Memorial Day, “2018 Big Prayer Gathering Jubilee Korea International” was held in the main sanctuary of Sarang Church (Rev. Oh Jeong-hyeon) in Seochu-gu, Seoul. Organized by the Jubilee Prayer Meeting For Unification and National Salvation, it brought together 1,000 some participants from Korea and abroad including those sent by churches and unification mission organizations, and intercessory prayer leaders.
Reporter Yang Minkyeong (grieg@kmib.co.kr), with Marion Kim (marionkkim@icloud.com)
Photo by senior reporter Kang Min Seok
Full Story in Korean:
“복음통일 이루게 하소서” 국내외 기독인 뜨거운 간구: 현충일 애국 기도회
