Tag Archives: reconciliation

Hope Despite a Pandemic

Posted on December 11, 2020 by kurtesslinger

In early March of this year Susannah and Amanda, our two Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs), and I met in front of the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) building discussing the ever-unfolding news of COVID-19 outbreaks in Korea and, … Continue reading →

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The Shalom God Has Envisioned

Posted on September 3, 2019 by kurtesslinger

“Kurt, thank you for sending us the translation of the communiqué last night; however, we have made some changes again. We need you to spend your lunch translating the new version so that we can have a draft ready for … Continue reading →

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Following the SK President to NK

Posted on December 17, 2018 by kurtesslinger

Merry Christmas to you all. We hope you find the story in this letter to be an example of the hope of Advent. Despite the peace process being currently stalled because of the US increasing sanctions on North Korea, releasing … Continue reading →

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Transforming Hate to Love

Posted on December 15, 2017 by kurtesslinger

Dr. David Suh sat next to me as listeners around the world heard him tell those taking part in our webinar about the moment he met the son of his father’s greatest enemy, the chairperson of the Korean Christian Federation … Continue reading →

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Healing after a Massacre

Posted on July 2, 2017 by kurtesslinger

I sat down in a row of chairs with our Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs) waiting for the memorial service to begin. The sun was warm, but our chairs were covered by tent canopies so the several-hundred people gathered there could … Continue reading →

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NCCK Peace Treaty US Tour Report

Posted on September 28, 2016 by kurtesslinger

“There is a hidden history of Korea that most US Americans know nothing about. Even I learn something knew all the time although I stopped working for the State Department a long time ago,” remarked Dr. John Merrill of the … Continue reading →

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2016 Joint North-South Prayer for Peace

Posted on August 15, 2016 by kurtesslinger

Every year the Christians in South Korea and the Christians within the official church of North Korea write a joint prayer for overcoming conflict and moving to respectful reconciliation. Today in Korea is August 15th, the anniversary of both liberation … Continue reading →

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NCCK Korea Peace Treaty Campaign US Tour

Posted on July 18, 2016 by kurtesslinger

The USA is reeling in the midst of violence, voices crying out for justice having lost their faith and trust in the institutions meant to protect them, lashing out in desperate misguided attempts to reset the balance, and the response … Continue reading →

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Toward a Korean Peace Treaty

Posted on June 3, 2016 by kurtesslinger

The beating of the drums and cymbals sent the performers dressed in black and white with yellow, blue, and red sashes circling around the pit. Catherine, Tom, and I were sat down in the shade at the Yongin Korean Folk … Continue reading →

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NCCK Statement on the January 6 North Korean Nuclear Test

Posted on January 11, 2016 by kurtesslinger

I am sharing the statement that I helped the NCCK revise regarding the nuclear test North Korea just conducted to which the US responded by flying a B-52 bomber near the border, which could have been carrying a nuclear weapon. … Continue reading →

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