Pastor Lee Younghoon of Yoido Full Gospel Church: "No to Extremes... Respect the Constitutional Court's Decision"

Kim Youngrok Shares Views on Impeachment Situation with Lee Younghoon
Expresses Concern Over Bias Among Some Christians

Jeonnam Province Governor Youngrok Kim visited Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul on the afternoon of the 18th and took a commemorative photo with Pastor Younghoon Lee. Photo by Jeonnam Province

Kim Youngrok, Governor of Jeollanam-do, met with Lee Younghoon, Senior Pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, on the 18th and said, "The December 3 Martial Law was not just. I wanted to meet you because your words resonated in these times," sharing his thoughts on the impeachment situation.

During the meeting at Yoido Full Gospel Church, Pastor Lee stated, "To restore spirituality, we must break away from shamanistic beliefs and walk the right path. That is why, even though we are a conservative denomination, we issued a joint statement with other churches."

He continued, "The decision of the Constitutional Court itself holds constitutional significance and should be respected. We must end the divisive politics that are ruining the nation and achieve national unity through reconciliation and forgiveness."

In response, Governor Kim said, "I was concerned that some far-right Christians were expressing biased opinions, but your balanced words have given me great strength and courage."

Previously, on the 11th, Pastor Lee held a press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, and stated, "The influence of shamanism in politics is very serious. It is time for the Christian community to engage in a spiritual battle against shamanistic beliefs."

Regarding the 'shamanism obsession suspicion' of Noh Sangwon, former Commander of the Defense Security Command and a key figure behind the December 3 Martial Law incident, he said, "It is deeply regrettable from a Christian perspective that one of the key figures was a shaman."

He also pointed out the issue of some religious figures making radical claims while engaging in political activities, saying, "The Bible says not to turn to the left or right. We must be cautious about going to extremes."

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