Helen J. Kim
American religious historian and professor at Emory University, author of Race for Revival, specializing in trans-Pacific evangelicalism and the history of Christianity in Korea.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 16min
American Unexceptionalism: K-Pop Demon Hunters IRL Korea
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.
Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 12min
003: South Korea: K-Pop Demon Hunters IRL
Helen J. Kim, a Professor of American religious history, and Ray Kim, Director at the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy, delve into South Korea's recent political upheaval. They discuss President Yoon's martial law attempt and the grassroots protests that followed. The conversation also explores the deep ties between Korean and American evangelicalism, highlighting unique protest traditions like shaving heads. Ultimately, they emphasize lessons for U.S. religious leaders on resisting authoritarianism and the role of K-Pop in cultural protest.
