The Korean representative of Voice of the Martyrs, Dr Hyun Sook Foley shared news about Deacon Jang, who is also known by his Chinese name Zhang Wen Shi. He is an ethnically Korean Chinese citizen who was kidnapped in November 2014 from China.

According to International Christian Concern, the kidnapped Christian ministered to North Koreans in Changbai, China as a deacon alongside martyred Pastor Han Chung-Ryeol.

Since Jang’s arrest on the 1st of November 2014, several North Koreans have either encountered Jang in prison or heard some news about him, which was then shared with VOM Korea, ICC noted. 

Jang “is a simple man who never did anything political. He just helped North Korean people for many years. That should never be a crime, and Christians should join together to help Deacon Jang and his family,” said ICC quoting Foley.

Urging Jang’s release, VOM launched a letter-writing campaign this month in which Foley invites Christians to email the North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song:

“We urge you to write to the North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations on his behalf and respectfully ask for his release, using his Chinese name. Our field workers in the region advise that you keep the letter brief and limit the request to the following: We request the return of Zhang Wen Shei to China.”

For further details about the campaign and participation, click here and for proper address here.

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