South Korea’s Rise: How Faith Transformed a Nation—and Where It Faltered

South Korea’s transformation from one of the poorest nations to one of the most prosperous was fueled by faith and democratic values. Evangelical leaders like Billy Graham and Yung E. Cho inspired a spiritual awakening, with movements like Prayer Mountain leading the charge. Yet, a lack of civic engagement left the nation vulnerable to ideological infiltration in media, universities, and government. The lesson is clear: faith must extend beyond the spiritual to transform every sphere of society.