On the eve of the anniversary of the Korean War and the ‘Day of Prayer for Reconciliation and Unity of the Korean People’, Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung of Seoul calls for renewed commitment to peace and reconciliation. Despite growing hostility, the Church’s ongoing spiritual and material efforts emphasize the importance of not passing on hatred to future generations. Celebrated since 1965, this day remains crucial as inter-Korean relations face severe challenges, underscoring the need for dialogue, forgiveness, and unity.
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A month of prayers for the reconciliation of the Koreas
The divide between North Korea and South Korea has been one of economic, social and political disparity. While there are some positive signs toward the bridging of this separation, continued prayers for the same are the need of the hour.
The Life of an Exemplary Christian: Film on Saint André Kim Taegon released in cinemas across South Korea
The film ‘Birth’ has the backdrop of the first Opium War, and portrays André’s stay in Macau (now immortalized in a statue in Jardim de Camões).