Helen J. Kim

Helen J. Kim, an expert on Korean Christianity, and Ray Kim, a diplomat focused on religion, discuss South Korea's recent political crisis and the grassroots resistance that followed. They explore the roots of Christianity in Korea and its evolution during the Cold War. The pair highlight how Koreans organized against authoritarianism, using culture and religious symbolism in their protests. This conversation reveals crucial lessons for American activists on fighting religious nationalism and the power of civic participation.