Key Takeaways:
- Pastor Hyun-bo Son — the same pastor Charlie Kirk visited just before his assassination in South Korea — has been arrested and has disappeared.
- His “crime”? Hosting an interview with a political candidate. Authorities called it “illegal campaigning.”
- Family members weren’t notified. He was taken into custody, cut off from legal counsel, and hasn’t been seen since.
- Allies say it’s a targeted political arrest aimed at silencing churches.
- The timing — just after Kirk’s visit — raises even more questions.
He walked into a police station.
He was never seen again.
Pastor Hyun-bo Son — the man Charlie Kirk and Pastor Rob McCoy had just encouraged in Seoul — has been swallowed up by South Korea’s pro-socialist anti-Christian government.
Charlie Kirk, days before his assassination, warned that what he saw in Korea looked like the erosion of freedom.
Now we see just how right he was.
Here are 4 important lessons we should learn from this event:
1. Why This Event Matters to the U.S.
South Korea has long been a beacon of Christian liberty in Asia:
- Millions of believers worship freely.
- The gospel has flourished.
- Evangelism worldwide has boomed.
But cracks are showing.
And if South Korea falls, it will embolden the same forces of anti-Christian persecution we see in China… in the Middle East… and of course in North Korea — the most anti-Christian nation on earth.
What happened?
Pastor Son’s church was already in the government’s crosshairs:
- He defied COVID restrictions.
- He led rallies opposing so-called “anti-discrimination” laws that would criminalize biblical preaching.
- He dared to speak truth to power.
- The authorities waited for their moment. And they struck.
2. The “Official” Story vs. The Reality
Officials claim Pastor Son violated election laws simply by interviewing a candidate on key issues.
They insisted he might “flee” or “destroy evidence.”
But here’s the reality:
- His family only learned about the arrest through the news.
- He’s been denied legal counsel.
- Supporters say this is nothing more than a political purge of the church.
Sound familiar? It should.
This is how freedom is lost — not with one dramatic event, but with targeted silencing of bold voices.
3. The Charlie Kirk Connection
This is more than a coincidence.
Charlie Kirk, Pastor Rob McCoy, and Turning Point leaders flew to South Korea to encourage Pastor Son and his congregation, and to mobilize youth.
Charlie knew the stakes. He spoke about Korea as a frontline in the global fight for freedom and faith.
And now, the very man he stood beside is locked away.
It’s a chilling reminder of what Charlie saw coming — and why his voice, even in death, still matters.
4. The Global War on Christianity
Make no mistake. What happened in Seoul is not just “their” problem:
- Religious freedom is shrinking worldwide.
- Anti-Christian hostility is rising even in Western democracies.
- The same tactics — lawsuits, arrests, smear campaigns — have been used against pastors here at home under the Biden administration.
Pastor Son’s arrest is a warning to us.
If South Korea can do this, what’s to stop America’s Left from trying the same?
Action:
- Watch and share the CBN video report.
CBN has produced a powerful video documenting Pastor Son’s arrest and disappearance. You can watch it HERE: “CBN Report: Targeted Arrest in South Korea.” - Pray for Pastor Son, his family, and his church.
- Share this story with others — most Americans haven’t heard it.
- Stand for religious freedom at home and abroad.
- Get my book The Great Deception: 10 Shocking Dangers and the Blueprint for Rescuing the American Dream. [See Chapter 2: Danger #1: The Road to Socialism: America’s Epic Battle Between Collectivism vs. the Individual].
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Charlie Kirk stood. Pastor Son is now paying the price.
The question is: will we remain silent?
FAQs:
Q: Who is Pastor Hyun-bo Son?
A: A prominent South Korean pastor known for his outspoken defense of biblical truth, opposition to anti-Christian laws, and friendship with American Christian leaders like Charlie Kirk and Rob McCoy.
Q: Why was Pastor Son arrested?
A: Authorities accuse him of violating election laws by interviewing a political candidate. Supporters say this is a pretext to silence his ministry.
Q: Is Pastor Son still missing?
A: Yes. After entering a police station, he has not been seen publicly. Reports say he has been denied family and legal access.
Q: What does this mean for religious freedom in South Korea?
A: It signals a dangerous trend toward state control of the church — a sharp break from South Korea’s history of robust Christian freedom.
Q: How was Charlie Kirk involved?
A: Days before his assassination, Charlie Kirk and his team visited Pastor Son to encourage him and assess threats against religious liberty in Korea.
About Craig Huey:
Craig Huey is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and publisher of The Huey Alert and Direct Marketing Update. He is also the author of The Great Deception: 10 Shocking Dangers and the Blueprint for Rescuing the American Dream, exposing the lies of socialism and defending America’s founding principles. Craig appears on national media such as FOX, FOX Business, Newsmax and more. He also co-hosts The Huey Alert Podcast with his wife Shelly and helps business leaders, Christians, conservatives, libertarians, young people and more understand the intersection of faith, politics, and freedom.