Introduction / History

Koreans are believed to have ancestral links to the ancient Mongolians and Turks. They likely migrated to the Korean peninsula from as far away as the Siberian region. Distinct regional differences in culture and politics exist among South Koreans. The most important regional difference is between the Gyeongsang region in the southeast and the Jeolla region in the southwest. The two regions maintain a rivalry that reaches back to the fourth century AD. The rivalry originated from a struggle for control of the peninsula. Korean regional differences melt away among those who migrate to other countries like Thailand. They learn to get along and cooperate, since they are all minorities in a culturally different land.

What Are Their Lives Like?

There are some North Korean defectors who have passed through Thailand hoping to eventually get to South Korea. South Koreans in Thailand are usually from the business community. They come for the warm weather, the golf courses, the food, and the business opportunities. There is a Koreatown in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Plaza area. Thailand is now home to Korean professional golfers and singers.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Koreans are Christians or Buddhist, though many are secular. Many Koreans see religion as an inherited trait as much or more so than a faith. Also, many South Koreans practice elements of several belief systems including new religions and New Age spiritualities. Many modern, relativistic approaches to faith and hybrid religious belief systems exist. Christianity is the only faith that maintains distinct lines between those who belong to the belief system and those who do not.

What Are Their Needs?

Koreans needs continued clear and consistent representation of biblical Christianity. Koreans in Thailand need to see Christians living out Christ’s teachings about love, service, and faith.

Prayer Items

Pray that God will ignite passion for him and his word in among Koreans in Thailand.
Pray that Koreans will evangelize Buddhists in Thailand for the glory of God.
Praise God for the amazing missionary vision of the Korean Church!
Pray that Koreans in Thailand will draw the local people to join them as a vibrant mission force.

Scripture Prayers for the Korean in Thailand.

References

Wallace Revels
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koreans_in_Thailand