FFWPU Linked to New Korea-US Religious Meetings

South Korean media links Family Federation to high-level religious meetings between Christian leaders from South Korea and the USA

Chosun Biz, the prominent South Korean online business news platform operated by the Chosun Ilbo, one of South Korea’s leading newspapers, reports 15^th January 2025 that a key South Korean religious leader will attend the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on 20^th January.

The article carried the headline, “Young-hoon Lee Attends Trump Inauguration Amid Influential Religious Meetings”.

According to the news outlet, Young-hoon Lee, since 2008 senior pastor of the Yoido Full Gospel Church – the world’s largest church – is set to travel to the United States from 19^th to 23^rd January to be present at the inauguration in Washington DC as well as other meetings.

Reporter Su-jeong Kim of the Chosun Biz has been told on 15^th January by sources within the church that Pastor Lee’s itinerary includes significant appointments. During his visit, he is expected to hold discussions with Paula White, who chaired the Evangelical Advisory Board during Trump’s first term, as well as Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son.

Elder Pastor Jang-hwan Kim (Billy Kim, a famous Baptist evangelist), chairman of the Far East Broadcasting Company, the large international Christian radio network, was also invited to the inauguration. However, he declined the invitation due to scheduling conflicts.

In the same article, the South Korean online news platform writes that former President Trump has long maintained a “close relationship” with the Unification Church, now known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification. According to Chosun Biz, this relationship was underscored by a congratulatory message he sent in 2020 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Reverend Sun Myung Moon, the federation‘s late founder. Despite these ties, reports indicate that no representatives from the Family Federation are expected to attend the inauguration ceremony on 20^th January.

Also the Korea Times, the oldest daily English-language newspaper in South Korea, writes 16th January about Pastor Lee’s USA visit. The article mentions the Yoido Full Gospel Church highlighting that many Christian leaders are part of Donald Trump’s inner circle, which enjoys significant support from conservative Christians.

According to the Korea Times, prominent individuals include Donald Trump Jr., a committed Christian; Rev. Paula White, Trump’s spiritual advisor who delivered the invocation at his 2017 presidential inauguration; and Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the renowned Rev. Billy Graham.

The English-language daily explains that Trump Jr. notably visited Yoido Full Gospel Church twice last year. Rev. White is a prominent speaker at the Church Growth International (CGI) conference, founded by Yoido Full Gospel Church. She has been a regular participant in CGI events for over a decade and visited Korea last October.

Text: Knut Holdhus

Featured image above: President Donald J. Trump participates in a prayer with African American Leaders and Pastor Paula White Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour. Public domain image. Cropped

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