Support is growing for a South Korean pastor whose imprisonment has raised renewed concerns about religious freedom in the country.
Hyun-bo Son, a Korean pastor known for his outspoken stance on biblical teachings, remains jailed on election law charges. His case gained fresh international attention recently after his son, Chance Son, spoke in Arizona at Turning Point USA’s AMFEST, sharing his father’s story with thousands of attendees.
Chance Son described the experience as “overwhelming,” saying the response showed a rising awareness among American Christians about the stakes involved.
“Firstly, I would like to thank CBN News for covering my father’s news when it was most needed,” Son told CBN News in a Zoom interview. “That’s when I believe a lot of Christians in the States especially started to pick up the news about my father’s story. This is a great opportunity for Americans themselves to realize what’s at stake and what we are to do as brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Pastor Son’s arrest has drawn scrutiny from faith leaders and advocacy groups who say his prosecution reflects increasing pressure on Christians who speak publicly about biblical values. In response, the organization Advocates for Faith and Freedom has launched a petition calling for a fair legal process in Pastor Son’s case.
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