• U.S. Supreme Court backs TikTok ban over concerns for national security

  The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on January 17 in favor of banning TikTok, marking a significant legal defeat for the social media platform. Beginning Sunday, January 19, TikTok will no longer be available for download in the United States.

  

• North Korea Ranked as Worst Christian-Persecuting Nation for 23rd Time, "Death Penalty for Believers"

  North Korea has once again been ranked as the world’s worst country for Christian persecution by the Open Doors Mission, maintaining the top spot for the third consecutive year. This marks the 23rd time the nation has claimed this position since the organization began publishing its Christian persecution report in 1993.

  

• "Glory to God" : Olympic Kite Surfer Rescues Drowning Woman at Sea

  Brazilian kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has shown that saving a life is worth more than winning any Olympic gold medal.

  

• Korean Churches in Southern California Extend Help to LA Wildfire Victims

  An offical of Korean churches in Southern California revealed their efforts to support victims of wildfires by purchasing and donating emergency relief supplies, including masks and blankets, to those in need.

  

• Global Christian Relief releases first ever world persecution report 'The Red List'

  Global Christian Relief (GCR) has published its first-ever persecution report, highlighting the five countries where Christians face the most severe persecution across five critical categories. Released on January 7, the 2025 GCR Red List is described as the first quantifiable, verifiable index covering incidents from 2022 to 2024. The report tracks violence in five key areas: killings, attacks on buildings, arrests, displacement, and kidnappings/assaults.