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

A small number of Korean fishermen first settled in Taiwan in the late 1800s. They were joined by conscripted laborers during Japanese imperial rule. After WWII, the new Taiwanese government only allowed engineers and other highly skilled foreigners to live in their country. Korean fishermen, who had been there for decades, had to switch to agricultural work.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Koreans in Taiwan have two schools to educate their children in the Korean culture and language.

Though most Koreans are in the business sector, some are entertainers or professional athletes in Taiwan.

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

Scripture Prayers for the Korean in Taiwan.

References

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