• Franklin Graham defends Pres. Trump not swearing on the Bible: 'It wasn't intentional.'

  In an exclusive interview with Premier, Rev. Franklin Graham shared his reflections on President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, addressing the unexpected moment when Trump did not place his hand on a Bible while taking the oath of office. According to Graham, the incident was not deliberate.

  

• CCK calls on WEA 2025 GA host church to halt financial support and demands key leadership resignations

  On January 17, the Christian Council of Korea (CCK) issued a statement raising concerns about the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) conference scheduled for October in Seoul, South Korea. The CCK urged Sarang Church, the designated host of WEA 2025, to disclose its financial support for the event and called for the resignation of Rev. Samuel Chiang, WEA’s Deputy Secretary General and a key figure in the conference’s preparation.

  

• Korea President Yoon read the Bible While in Prison

  A report came out that President Yoon Suk Yeol has been seeking solace by reading the Bible during his time in prison.

  

• Trump declares the United States a two-gender nation

  On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order affirming that the United States officially recognizes only two biological sexes: male and female.

  

• U.S. Supreme Court backs TikTok ban over concerns for national security

  The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on January 17 in favor of banning TikTok, marking a significant legal defeat for the social media platform. Beginning Sunday, January 19, TikTok will no longer be available for download in the United States.