Pastor Son Hyun-bo, who opposed impeachment, meets Trump at White House

Pastor Son Hyun-bo of Segero Church in Busan, who led rallies against the impeachment of former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 7 (local time). The Segero Church announced the meeting on its website, stating that Son and his family had a conversation with President Trump and visited the White House Office of Faith and Opportunity.

Photos from the meeting show Rob McCoy, a prominent figure in the American conservative Christian community, who appears to have played a role in arranging the encounter. While the church stated that Son conveyed messages about South Korea and the Korean church, and discussed opinions on preserving freedom and faith, specific details were not disclosed.

In a video posted after the meeting, titled 'After meeting President Trump at the White House,' Son remarked, "Currently, our free Republic of Korea is facing difficulties in many aspects, but I believe our believers and all citizens must unite to protect our freedom." Son is currently on a U.S. tour, invited by American Christian circles, from July 13 to August 14. He has reportedly met with various U.S. government officials, politicians, senators, and pastors from major churches.

Son, who leads the Protestant group 'Save Korea,' has been vocal in opposing what he perceives as threats to religious freedom in South Korea. He has previously met with U.S. State Department officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Robert Destro, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Julie Turner. These engagements highlight ongoing efforts by South Korean conservative Christian groups to engage with U.S. political figures on issues of religious freedom and domestic policy.

The article notes that the continuous contact between South Korean conservative Christian groups and the Trump administration, while critical of the current South Korean government, could potentially negatively impact South Korea-U.S. relations, which are already sensitive due to issues like South Korea's investment in the U.S. and the Coupang problem.

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Currently, our free Republic of Korea is facing difficulties in many aspects, but I believe our believers and all citizens must unite to protect our freedom.