KEY TAKEAWAYS

A Christian pastor in South Korea has been unjustly imprisoned simply for exercising his faith and freedom of speech.
This is a clear violation of religious liberty AND freedom of speech. These are fundamental human rights that should never be suppressed.
Pastor Che Ahn of California is uniquely positioned to lead this fight. He is the only U.S. pastor to defeat Governor Newsom in a landmark religious-liberty battle at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Charlie Kirk and Pastor Rob McCoy traveled to South Korea to support this pastor just before his assassination and his arrest came just days after their visit.
The United States provides significant military protection and alliance support to South Korea including ~28,500 U.S. troops stationed on the peninsula and cost-sharing payments of about $1 billion annually yet this injustice occurred under the current South Korean government.
Your signature sends a clear message: America must defend religious freedom worldwide AND stand against any injustice and attacks on people of faith.

THIS IS AN OUTRAGE

A Christian pastor in South Korea is sitting in prison.

Not for violence.

Not for corruption.

But for preaching Biblical truth

and exercising free speech.

This is persecution not justice.

And it’s happening in a country that is a major U.S. security ally, benefiting from decades of American military protection and foreign aid.

WHY THIS SHOULD OUTRAGE YOU

The United States has given far more than good will to South Korea:

• ~28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea as part of our mutual defense pact, providing critical deterrence against threats like North Korea.
• Roughly $1 billion per year is spent towards supporting U.S. forces.

Think about that: American blood and treasure bolstering the defense of a nation where a pastor can be jailed for preaching from the pulpit.That’s not freedom.That’s an abuse of power.

That’s not freedom.

That’s an abuse of power.

WHY PASTOR CHE AHN IS LEADING THIS FIGHT

Pastor Che Ahn of California is speaking up for religious freedom in the United States and now South Korea.

He is a proven defender of religious liberty.

In fact:

• He is the only U.S. pastor to defeat Governor Gavin Newsom at the U.S. Supreme Court when religious liberty was under assault.
• He has repeatedly stood up for the rights of believers, even when it was costly or controversial.
• He voices truth boldly not quietly against attempts to silence people of faith.

Now, he is calling on believers everywhere to stand with this imprisoned pastor in South Korea — because religious liberty is universal.

THE CHARLIE KIRK CONNECTION

Conservative leader Charlie Kirk respected and loved this pastor so deeply that he traveled with Pastor Rob McCoy to South Korea to personally encourage him and speak at his church, Segero Church in Busan, South Korea.

Just days after their visit, this pastor was arrested.

It's a shocking injustice that has sparked outrage among Christians in both nations.

This isn’t abstract news.
This is personal.
This is spiritual solidarity.
This is injustice.

And it demands action.

WHY THE UNITED STATES MUST ACT

Only the United States has both the moral authority and the strategic leverage to influence the Prosocialist South Korean government on this matter.

We are not asking for war.
We are not asking for ultimatums.

We are asking for diplomatic pressure to be applied where it matters for one man’s freedom and for the principle of religious liberty.

This petition calls on:

• President Donald J. Trump, and
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio

to:

Demand the pastor’s immediate release
Hold South Korea accountable for upholding freedom of speech and religious liberty
Clarify that U.S. support should not protect nations that jail pastors for preaching

WHAT YOUR SIGNATURE DOES

When you sign this petition, you are:

Standing in solidarity with believers around the world
Sending a direct message to U.S. leaders
Declaring that religious liberty is non-negotiable
Standing against injustice and attacks on people of faith

Your voice matters.
Your signature matters.
History remembers those who stood when it was unpopular to stand.

YES—I STAND FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDON

Dear President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio,

I stand with Pastor Che Ahn in calling for the immediate release of an unjustly imprisoned Christian pastor in South Korea.

This pastor was detained for peacefully exercising his religious beliefs and freedom of speech — fundamental freedoms that should be upheld in every modern democracy.

The United States and South Korea have a long security partnership, with tens of thousands of U.S. troops stationed on the peninsula and substantial defense cooperation. Yet, despite this alliance, a pastor has been jailed for faithfully proclaiming his beliefs.

I respectfully urge you to:
1. Apply immediate diplomatic pressure on the South Korean government.
2. Demand the pastor’s release without delay.
3. Reinforce that U.S. support must align with freedom of speech and religious liberty.

America must never be silent when the basic rights of believers are threatened — whether at home or abroad.

Thank you for standing for freedom.

Sincerely,

FAQ's

Who is the imprisoned pastor in South Korea?

He is a Christian leader jailed for expressing his religious convictions — a violation of religious liberty and free speech.

Why is Pastor Che Ahn involved?

Pastor Che Ahn has a record of defending religious freedom and stood against attacks on churches in the U.S. Now he calls believers to stand for liberty abroad.

Wasn’t Charlie Kirk involved?

Yes. Charlie Kirk and Pastor Rob McCoy traveled to South Korea to encourage the pastor and speak at his church shortly before this arrest, deepening the sense of urgency and solidarity among believers.

Why should the U.S. government intervene?

Because the U.S. supports South Korea militarily and strategically, and that support should not shield violations of basic freedoms.

Is this political?

No. This is about defending freedom of speech and religious liberty — rights that transcend politics.