From Japanese occupation to war and displacement, Sun Ok Hwang’s life was shaped by survival and constant movement across Korea. She reflects on building a new life with her husband through shared experience, finding strength in family across generations.

Across three generations, the Rheem family reflects on how war, displacement, and Korea’s modern history reshaped their lives and relationships. Their conversation reveals how, despite loss, family remains a lasting source of identity, memory, and what they call a “network of love.”

From a forty day escape to the loss of his father and brother, In Whan Rheem recounts a journey defined by both tragedy and faith. His reflections trace how devotion sustained him through war and displacement, ultimately guiding him toward a life of ministry abroad.