South Korea's move to lower tensions with Kim Jong Un threatens 400,000 Christians

North Korean Christians face worsened persecution as South Korea shuts down radio broadcasts that provided their only access to Christian teachings and Gospel messages.

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Myung reportedly told his Cabinet in Seoul, "I hope such reciprocal measures will gradually lead to dialogue and communication" between the two Koreas, the Korea Times reported Tuesday, adding that the South Korean President wants South and North Korea to "shift from a relationship that causes harm to each other to one that is mutually beneficial."