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The group is currently developing a dance related to the missionary Robert Thomas and his efforts to introduce the Bible to Korea. The North Korean students were amazed to find that they knew the story already but through the lens of the North Korean regime, who painted it as an invasion effort. Pray that God&rsquo;s word would be pervasive in North Korea and that these students find the Bible coming alive to them as never before.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.persecution.com\/globalprayerguide\/north-korea\/\">Click here<\/a> to find out about Christian persecution in Korea, North and learn how to pray.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icommittopray.com\/request\/2543\/dance-therapy-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post a prayer for Dance Therapy Class on iCommitToPray.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Korean defectors in South Korea are participating in a dance therapy class focused on the Bible to know the word of God and guide them in overcoming trauma. 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