From the outside, there is nothing to suggest that Christianity has developed at all in North Korea. But many missionaries risk their lives every day to spread the gospel in North Korea. Most of these missionaries ethnic Korean who have lived in China for generations.
Their lives are permanently at risk. In recent years, many missionaries have died under mysterious circumstances. Hundreds more, have been imprisoned in or expelled from China, which bans proselytizing by foreigners.
Some converts go back to North Korea to share what they have learnt, sometimes bringing Bibles with them; however no one can tell what happens to these people.
Officially, North Korea says it guarantees freedom of religion to its 24 million people. In reality, anyone involved in Bible distribution, secret prayer services or underground church networks are put in prison or executed.
Five government-sanctioned churches exist in Pyongyang, showpiece facilities open only for foreign visitors.
But for the work of these unknown missionaries the gospel would not spread in North Korea. As you pray for salvation in the world do not forget North Korea, especially the missionaries who risk their very lives to preach and convert one soul for Jesus.