Even concubines remained faithful to their king. Korea has a history of heartache and unresolved pain. Korea has been occupied by countless nations like Japan, but has never invaded another nation. Many people mourn that Japan destroyed all but a few of the artifacts of their majestic civilization. Korea was only evangelized by Catholics in recent centuries, but they were startled to find evidence that Christianity had been practiced in Korea long before the missionaries came.
Many people draw parallels between Korea and ancient Israel.
It is a country of trials and sorrow. Ancient Israel even had the same latitude, similar weather, and mountains like Korea. There are many prophecies, especially in the smaller villages that a Saviour will come to the nation. They sense its ferocity of spirit.