Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
North Korea Christianity history — this is how Pyongyang went from the "Jerusalem of the East" to the world's worst persecutor of Christians. Join me as we look at the 1907 Pyongyang Revival, Kim Il-sung's Christian upbringing, and the rise of Juche as a counterfeit religion.
Before the missiles and prison camps, Pyongyang was home to more Protestant missionaries than any city in Asia. Over a hundred churches. And a revival that shook the nation. So what happened?
In this video, we trace the rise and fall of Christianity in North Korea and look at the shocking truth about the man who dismantled it all.
What you'll learn:
• Why Pyongyang was called the "Jerusalem of the East"
• The surprising Christian background of Kim Il-sung
• How Juche was built to replace the Christian faith
• What life inside North Korea looks like today
• How you can help persecuted Christians
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CHAPTERS:
00:00—Pyongyang Wasn't Always Like This
01:28—The 1907 Pyongyang Revival: How It Started
06:03—How Christianity Took Over Korea
08:22—How Kim Il-sung Destroyed the Korean Church
11:19—Juche: North Korea's Fake Religion
13:55—Life Inside North Korea Right Now
16:22—What Can We Learn From North Korea?
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North Korea Christianity history — this is how Pyongyang went from the "Jerusalem of the East" to the world's worst persecutor of Christians. Join me as we look at the 1907 Pyongyang Revival, Kim Il-sung's Christian upbringing, and the rise of Juche as a counterfeit religion.
Before the missiles and prison camps, Pyongyang was home to more Protestant missionaries than any city in Asia. Over a hundred churches. And a revival that shook the nation. So what happened?
In this video, we trace the rise and fall of Christianity in North Korea and look at the shocking truth about the man who dismantled it all.
What you'll learn:
• Why Pyongyang was called the "Jerusalem of the East"
• The surprising Christian background of Kim Il-sung
• How Juche was built to replace the Christian faith
• What life inside North Korea looks like today
• How you can help persecuted Christians
🙏 Support persecuted Christians: opendoorsus.org
👉 Subscribe for more history and faith content: youtube.com/@UCpmkBA5Zxy1StcHgwM9_9TQ
________________
CHAPTERS:
00:00—Pyongyang Wasn't Always Like This
01:28—The 1907 Pyongyang Revival: How It Started
06:03—How Christianity Took Over Korea
08:22—How Kim Il-sung Destroyed the Korean Church
11:19—Juche: North Korea's Fake Religion
13:55—Life Inside North Korea Right Now
16:22—What Can We Learn From North Korea?
________________
🛒 My research tools and sources (affiliate link): amazon.com/shop/kristadams
* As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases.
Subscribe for more deep biblical insights and Christian content.
🔔 Stay Connected:
👉 Website: kristadams.com
👉 Instagram: / krist_adams
👉 Facebook: / kristadams
👉 Podcast: podcast.kristadams.com
_______________________
I have a great mini book for new believers: tinyurl.com/4534n88f
_______________________
#NorthKorea #Christianity #ChristianHistory #KimJongUn #ChurchHistory #Pyongyang #Revival #ChristianPersecution #KimIlSung #Juche #HiddenHistory
