Children + Youth
Education in North Korea is solely based on Kim Il-Sung’s ideology with children only being exposed to Communism and Kim-Ilsungism. Additionally, the North Korean language has significantly diverged in it’s development from the South Korean language. While many of the verbs remain the same, nouns and terms in the North developed from Chinese and Russian influence, while terms in the South developed with heavy English influence. There is also a marked North Korean dialect which often brings discrimination against North Korean children. This all adds to the situation that when North Korean children arrive in other countries, they are significantly behind other children.
English Tutoring, and English Camps are a great way to get involved with the Children and Youth of North Koreans. KRIN helps recruit and send many people on short-term teams, to help these children.
Some of the biggest challenges they face are:
- Bullying from other kids
- Lack of education
- Lack of opportunity
- Lack of parental involvement
Opportunities To Engage:
- Pray for the children of NK, who are the next generation. Pray for those who are preparing to reach the next generation in NK.
- GO! Go to work among the children of defectors, wherever they may be! Lots of options are available, from short term to long term mission work!
- Mobilize children in the nations to pray for the children in NK.
- Use your gifts. We are looking for partners who are skilled in the area of research, theology, disciple-making movements, counseling, and family ministry.
- Stay Connected. Sign up for prayer updates, so you will be prepared to engage in opportunities if North Korea were to either open slowly, or suddenly collapse.