The rise and evolution of Korean Christian foreign missions and political interaction
Korea has seen remarkable development into a key worldwide missionary force since the advent of Christianity in the late 19th century. Building upon this context, the objective of this article is to explore the historical and practical consequences of the increase in Korean Christian overseas missio...
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| description | Korea has seen remarkable development into a key worldwide missionary force since the advent of Christianity in the late 19th century. Building upon this context, the objective of this article is to explore the historical and practical consequences of the increase in Korean Christian overseas missionary endeavours and their relationship with politics. The article emphasises the pivotal significance of political elements in the transition from quantitative to qualitative transformations in Korean Christian missionary movements. For this purpose, the study takes a political science approach, methodically examines the historical relationship between Korean Christian foreign missionary activities and politics, and demonstrates how Korean Christianity has evolved from a key influence in the national movement to a significant participant in contemporary politics, encompassing both international and domestic politics. Given the changing political landscape, the overseas missionary efforts of Korean Christianity have emerged as a crucial element of the country’s soft power, serving to protect national interests and propagate its religious beliefs.
Contribution: This article explores South Korean Christian missions’ historical and political evolution, from nationalist roots to global influencers. It highlights their role in South Korea’s soft power strategy, shaping domestic policies and global perceptions. Moreover, it sheds light on Asia, especially Korea, becoming a pivotal hub for Christian missionary endeavours, reflecting a global shift in missionary focus. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9498a9e625904413874f7bd38c12b6312025-01-14T12:07:21ZafrAOSISHTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies0259-94222072-80502025-01-01812e1e710.4102/hts.v81i2.102446075The rise and evolution of Korean Christian foreign missions and political interactionYong Qian0Yinji Zhao1Institute of Korean Studies, School of History, Zhejiang University, HangzhouInternational College, Zhejiang University, HangzhouKorea has seen remarkable development into a key worldwide missionary force since the advent of Christianity in the late 19th century. Building upon this context, the objective of this article is to explore the historical and practical consequences of the increase in Korean Christian overseas missionary endeavours and their relationship with politics. The article emphasises the pivotal significance of political elements in the transition from quantitative to qualitative transformations in Korean Christian missionary movements. For this purpose, the study takes a political science approach, methodically examines the historical relationship between Korean Christian foreign missionary activities and politics, and demonstrates how Korean Christianity has evolved from a key influence in the national movement to a significant participant in contemporary politics, encompassing both international and domestic politics. Given the changing political landscape, the overseas missionary efforts of Korean Christianity have emerged as a crucial element of the country’s soft power, serving to protect national interests and propagate its religious beliefs. Contribution: This article explores South Korean Christian missions’ historical and political evolution, from nationalist roots to global influencers. It highlights their role in South Korea’s soft power strategy, shaping domestic policies and global perceptions. Moreover, it sheds light on Asia, especially Korea, becoming a pivotal hub for Christian missionary endeavours, reflecting a global shift in missionary focus.https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/10244korean christianityforeign missionspolitical interactionhistorical developmentinternational political environment. |
| spellingShingle | Yong Qian Yinji Zhao The rise and evolution of Korean Christian foreign missions and political interaction HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies korean christianity foreign missions political interaction historical development international political environment. |
| title | The rise and evolution of Korean Christian foreign missions and political interaction |
| title_full | The rise and evolution of Korean Christian foreign missions and political interaction |
| title_fullStr | The rise and evolution of Korean Christian foreign missions and political interaction |
| title_full_unstemmed | The rise and evolution of Korean Christian foreign missions and political interaction |
| title_short | The rise and evolution of Korean Christian foreign missions and political interaction |
| title_sort | rise and evolution of korean christian foreign missions and political interaction |
| topic | korean christianity foreign missions political interaction historical development international political environment. |
| url | https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/10244 |
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