NORTHERN PACIFIC RIM

The Northern Pacific Rim includes Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia—a region marked by striking contrasts. Japan blends ancient traditions with dense, modern cities, while Mongolia’s vast countryside is home to nomadic families living among horses and traditional felt tents. North Korea remains one of the most closed nations in the world, while neighboring South Korea is a thriving democracy with a strong Christian presence. Taiwan is highly educated and technologically advanced, yet only a small percentage of its people follow Christ. Across the region, belief systems such as Shintoism, Buddhism, Taoism, and ancestral worship shape culture and daily life.

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Northern Pacific Rim at a Glance

Nations: Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Mongolia
Cultural Landscape: From modern global cities to remote nomadic communities
Religious Influences: Shintoism, Buddhism, Taoism, ancestral and idol worship

Spiritual Reality: Many communities are spiritually searching with limited exposure to the gospel

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