Korean in Kyrgyzstan


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

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 Kyrgyzstan. They learn to get along and cooperate, since they are all minorities in a culturally different land.

Many came via eastern Russia and were moved to the Central Asian Soviet Republics in 1937. Most wound up in Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan, but some were in Kyrgyzstan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Koreans in Kyrgyzstan sometimes face an identity crisis when their grandparents were trying to be Russian or Kyrgyz. The younger generation is trying to get in touch with their Korean roots. Some Koreans in Kyrgyzstan have opened Korean restaurants. Others have started small or large businesses. These Koreans have succeeded as musicians, economists, and in the medical profession.


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 Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan.
Pray that Koreans will evangelize the lost in Kyrgyzstan for the glory of God.
Praise God for the amazing missionary vision of the Korean Church!
Pray that Koreans in Kyrgyzstan will draw the local people to join them as a vibrant mission force.


Scripture Prayers for the Korean in Kyrgyzstan.


References

Wallace Revels
http://www.friendlyborders.org/news/the-koryo-saram-korean-kyrgyz-of-kyrgyzstan/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Korean
People Name in Country Korean
Pronunciation kor-EE-un
Alternate Names Chaoxian; Chejumal; Chosun; Chosun Jok; Hanghohua; North Korean; South Korean
Population this Country 19,000
Population all Countries 82,148,000
Total Countries 51
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 12795
ROP3 Code 105225
Country Kyrgyzstan
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 47  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Kyrgyzstan
Region Asia, Central
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 47  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)

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Primary Religion: Buddhism
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
57.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 16.00 %)
26.34 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
16.66 %
Primary Language Korean
Language Code kor   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Kyrgyz
Primary Language Korean
Language Code kor   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Kyrgyz
People Groups Speaking Korean

Primary Language:  Korean

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1882-1961)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1887-1983)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1911-2005)
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YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Audio Recordings Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Korean Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
General Zume Training Zume Project
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Korean YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Dictionary app: Root Korean General / Other
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Korean YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Korean Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter tools for gospel conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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