SIM Korea

Our Korea office mobilises cross-cultural workers into all regions of the world. It also has a focus on reaching those who don’t know Christ in the Korean peninsula, including indigenous and immigrant peoples. 

Market in Korea. Pic Seoulinspired Pixabay

Key Ministries

  • Youth Mobilisation

Equipping young believers for mission, locally and globally. 

  • Migrant Ministry

Sharing the gospel with migrant communities and helping them follow Jesus. 

  • Trainings for reaching out to Muslim migrant

Providing various trainings for Muslim evangelism 

  • Foreign University Student Ministry

Reaching out to foreign university students and disciple them.

  • B Community Ministry

Engaging with the B community through creative and varied approaches

Young women shopping in Myeongdong, Seoul, Korea. Pic tragrpx Pixabay
Young women shopping in Myeongdong, Seoul, Korea. Pic tragrpx Pixabay

Spiritual Landscape in Korea

South Korea has a deeply rooted spiritual heritage, historically influenced by Buddhism and shamanism. In recent decades, Christianity has grown significantly, with about 20 per cent of the population now identifying as Christian. 

Despite this growth, the Korean Church faces challenges. An ageing church population and declining youth attendance have raised urgent questions about the next generation. Early morning prayer remains a distinctive feature of Korean Christian practice, but revitalising youth engagement is a pressing need. 

Communities Where Christ is Least Known 

  • Migrant populations 
  • Foreign University students 
  • The B community 
  • Millennial and Gen Z generations 

Contact SIM Korea

Email: sim.korea@sim.org

Website: simkorea.org

Please pray

  • For meaningful connections that God will establish and for him to empower local churches through equipping programs 
  • For the SIM Mission School (SMS) and ‘Be n Go’ program to equip young individuals to experience transformation and engage in God’s mission, both locally and globally, effectively 
  • For migrants to encounter the life-changing message of the gospel and grow as devoted followers of Jesus as we minister to them 
  • For God’s blessings upon partner organisations serving Community B, so their ministries may bring fruit and joy to him and the people 
  • For SIM Korea’s social network platforms and website to be shared creatively and effectively, encouraging people to join in mission by praying, giving, or going 

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