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The Mormon Church has a long history in some parts of Asia while it’s just beginning in other parts. The LDS Church in Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea and other countries is strongly established. While the LDS Church in China has numerous expatriate branches but like the Mormons in the Middle East, adhere to government restrictions on proselytizing and worshiping. Further, the LDS Church has a small but growing presence in Pakistan, India, and other Southeast Asian countries. Evidence of the firm establishment of The LDS Church in some Asian countries is the presence of temples. Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and the Philippines all have LDS Temples. (There are actually two LDS Temples in Japan, and there is a second under construction in the Philippines.) Many of these “developing” countries consist only of expatriate Mormons working abroad and/or very small Mormon congregations of natives while the “established” countries have many native members. Some “developing” countries do allow Mormon missionary work to be done (ie. India) plus all Mormon missions in the firmly established countries as previously mentioned. The LDS Church will undoubtedly continue to expand its presence across Asia as members continue to gain experience and progress spiritually.
This video clip is about the Mormon Church in Asia and particularly its establishment in Korea. The clip comes from “Modern-Day Pioneers” a video about the growth of the LDS Church across the globe. It includes interviews with Asian Mormon Church leaders as well as a brief history of the Mormon Church in Korea.
Naisi Zhao, a native of China, converted to the Mormon Church while at BYU. She now is serving a mission in New York and preaching about the LDS Church in New York’s Chinatown. The New York Times has a short video slideshow about some of her experiences on her mission.
The Mormon Church, despite restrictions, is establishing a presence in China that has major implications for the future growth of the LDS Church throughout the world. Guest author Jonathan Beutler takes a look at this fascinating topic and the exciting future of the Mormon Church in China.
The Mormon Church in New Delhi, India continues to grow and establish itself. There is now an India New Delhi mission, several districts and a growing number of young and faithful converts that are helping the Mormon Church to grow in Northern India.
Sister Julie B. Beck, LDS Relief Society general president, visited Hyderabad and other parts of India in 2008. While in India Sister Beck met with Mormons and counselled them regarding their lives in the Mormon Church and how to continue faithful in the Church many have joined as converts.
Mormons in Afghanistan had a rare opportunity to listen to an Apostle of the Lord and other LDS Church leaders via a District Conference that was recorded and sent to members throughout Afghanistan via DVDs. There are over 500 members in the Kabul Afghanistan Military District.
Mormon Church leader Paul B. Pieper met with other world religious leaders at a conference in Astana, Kasakhstan. He made a presentation and also met with the President of Kazakhstan and discussed the LDS Church and some of its teachings.
Mormons and Muslims have often worked togther in relief efforts throughout the world. Two examples are highlighted in the efforts to help people after the Indonesian earthquake in 2006 and the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. Recently Islamic and LDS leaders met in Salt Lake City met to discuss the existing partnership in helping people throughout the world.
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