It is said that South Korea has been most severely hit by recent economic crisis in Asia, and the pain is being felt in every strata of the society.
Reports say that missionaries and students are among the first victims of the currency depreciation.
Increasing number of businesses are declaring bankruptcy and the unemployment rates are soaring up. Yes, problem is there, and the reality is harsh. Yet a paradoxical implication of the crisis is also true. Because it is so hard one, it can be a golden opportunity for economic restructuring. More importantly, we should not lost sight of that it can also provide an invaluable opportunity for missionary thrust.