President Yoon Attends Easter Joint Worship for 3rd Consecutive Year
True Meaning of Resurrection is Practicing Love for Freedom
Will Listen to Even the Smallest Voices of the People
President Yoon Suk-yeol stated on the 31st, "We must further develop our liberal democracy and, furthermore, extend freedom to the North, fully realizing the words of Jesus on this land." He also explained the true meaning of Jesus' resurrection as freedom and mentioned former President Syngman Rhee.
On the same day, President Yoon attended the 'Korean Church Easter Joint Worship Service' held at Myeongseong Church in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, and in his congratulatory remarks said, "Through the cross and resurrection, Jesus showed infinite love that liberates humanity from sin. I believe that practicing the spirit of love and solidarity so that everyone can enjoy true freedom is the path to fulfilling the true meaning of the resurrection."
The Easter Joint Worship Service has been held since the first service at Namsan in 1947 to celebrate Jesus' resurrection and share joy with the whole world. President Yoon's attendance at the Easter Joint Worship Service marks his third time, following 2022 and last year.
President Yoon Suk-yeol delivers a congratulatory greeting at the "2024 Korean Church Easter Joint Worship" held at Myeongseong Church in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, on Easter Sunday, the 31st. [Image source=Yonhap News]
President Yoon first said, "We are currently facing serious challenges and crises both inside and outside the country. Internal conflicts within our society are increasingly becoming extreme, and the situation outside the country is not bright due to North Korea's threats and international instability." He urged, "At times like these, we must reflect on the true meaning of the resurrection and all practice it together."
To the members of the Korean Church, he said, "For the past 140 years, the Korean Church has greatly contributed to maintaining and developing our community. Whenever the country faced difficulties, it gave the courage to rise anew through tearful prayers and selfless dedication." He emphasized leading efforts to achieve national stability and the happiness of the people.
He continued, "Together with the government, we will humbly go deep into the hearts of the people and listen even to the smallest voices of the citizens," adding, "We will warmly care for and support those who are struggling and having a hard time so that they can stand up."
President Yoon also quoted Galatians 5:1, which was also the last words of former President Syngman Rhee: "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery."
Before the worship service, President Yoon had a conversation with Jang Jong-hyun, Chairman of the Korea Christian Federation (Presbyterian Church of Korea Baekseok General Assembly Chairman), Lee Cheol, Co-Chairman of the Korea Christian Federation (Korean Methodist Church Bishop), Lee Young-hoon, Immediate Past Chairman of the Korea Christian Federation (Assemblies of God in Korea General Assembly Chairman), Kim Sam-hwan, Senior Pastor of Myeongseong Church, and Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly.
Today's Easter Joint Worship Service was attended by leaders and members of major Christian denominations totaling about 7,200 people. From the political sphere, Speaker Kim and Han Dong-hoon, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, and Kim Boo-kyum, Co-Chairman of the Democratic Party's Standing Joint Election Countermeasures Committee, were present. Additionally, the Presidential Office was represented by Chief of Policy Staff Sung Tae-yoon and Chief of Public Relations Lee Do-woon, among other aides.
President Yoon Suk-yeol delivers a congratulatory greeting at the "2024 Korean Church Easter Joint Worship" held at Myungsung Church in Gangdong-gu, Seoul, on Easter Sunday, the 31st. [Image source=Yonhap News]
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