Cultish History of the Korean Cults: The Shamanistic Roots of Korea
Nov 5, 2025
Pastor Hyeongju Yang, an expert in biblical discernment and cult awareness, discusses the alarming rise of Korean cults infiltrating global churches. He dives into Korea’s religious roots, explaining how shamanism and ecstatic prayer have shaped modern cult practices. With insights from ex-member Chris, they reveal the secretive nature and exploitative behaviors of leaders. Yang also unpacks five controversial revelations from early Korean visionaries and highlights how these groups shape Korea into a new holy land for followers.
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Personal Recruitment Into Shincheonji
- Chris recounts being recruited into Shincheonji and notes many recruits arrive via church infiltration.
- He discovered historical papers linking Shincheonji doctrines to earlier Korean cult teachings.
Korean Cults Are Global Threat
- Korean-origin cults like Shincheonji and WMSCOG are actively infiltrating Western churches and communities.
- Chris and Pastor Yang warn Western churches to pay attention because recruitment and infiltration are increasing globally.
Warn Non‑Korean Churches First
- Avoid recruiting solely within Korean congregations because cults often target non‑Koreans to lower suspicion.
- Increase awareness in diverse churches and educate leaders about deceptive recruitment tactics.
