North Korea claims victory in 'war on religion'

North Korea is continuing its crackdown on underground churches, with dissident media reporting that the authorities are “patting themselves on the back for bringing religion under control.” The Seoul-based DailyNK news site reported on November 18 that its sources within North Korea say the regime is confident that it has “practically exterminated” underground churches and worship groups. However, defectors and human rights activists told DW they are confident that small groups and individuals who remain secretly committed to their faith still exist in the North. READ: Pope Francis asks North Korea to invite him to visit “They have been targeted […]...

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