Program: Troubling Korean religious cults

Published July 23, 2025 By admin

South Korea is one of the great success stories of the past 30 years, moving from military dictatorship to a strong democracy and economy.

Last year, it weathered a serious test when the former president tried to declare martial law. He’s since been removed.

But South Korea’s also the home of a thriving number of troubling religious cults – some of them exported to Australia.

Professor Tark Ji-il of Busan Presbyterian University understands this threat better than most. Not only is he a world-renowned expert, his family’s been affected in a tragic way.

He was in Australia recently, sharing his story.

Content retrieved from: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/religionandethicsreport/korean-cults/105554868.