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Korean Missionary Faces 17-Year Imprisonment in Russia
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· August 17, 2026
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Key takeaway The missionary, who has served in Russia for 33 years, was arrested in January 2026 for immigration violations.
A trial is underway in Russia for a 69-year-old Korean missionary. The missionary, who has served in Russia for 33 years, was arrested in January 2026 for immigration violations. There are also investigations into her involvement with religious camps in Khabarovsk, Russia.
The missionary serves with Child Evangelism Fellowship, which was recently declared an undesirable organization in Russia. This highlights the increasing pressure on Christian organizations in the country. Further details about the trial and the missionary's situation are available from International Christian Concern.
Support for the missionary is being organized, including a global petition calling for her release.
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Category: persecution Published: August 17, 2026 Source: International Christian Concern Reading time: 1 min
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