Category Archives: Balloon Launching

Response to Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee’s Call For Investigation of Balloon Launching NGOs

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Pastor Foley

For 15 years, Voice of the Martyrs Korea has experienced only the utmost respect from all levels of Gyeonggi Province’s government and law enforcement, due to our spirit of cooperation and communication. As a result, we were stunned and, frankly, … Continue reading →

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Why we will continue sending Bibles by balloon into North Korea

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Pastor Foley

Park Sang Hak and I have almost nothing in common. His group, Fighters for a Free North Korea, launches political flyers using low-tech, low-altitude balloons. My group, Voice of the Martyrs Korea, launches Bibles using high-tech, high-altitude balloons. My group … Continue reading →

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Today, balloon launches became a crime in South Korea. What now?

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Pastor Foley

Authorities in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea (the area where most balloon launches happen) announced new restrictions on balloon launching today, effectively criminalizing and heavily fining not only launching but even the transport of materials for launch. Here are a few … Continue reading →

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