Have any Protestant leaders in Korea expressly supported the destruction of Buddhist statues?
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In its discussion of inter-religion relations in South Korea, [Wikipedia states](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christianity_in_Korea&oldid=701620267#Religious_conflict) :
> Buddhist statues have been considered as idols, attacked and decapitated. [...] Such acts, **which are supported by some Protestant leaders**, have led to South Koreans having an increasingly negative outlook on Protestantism.
The text in bold is not currently cited. What is the basis for it? Have any Protestant leaders in Korea explicitly expressed support for the criminal destruction of Buddhist statues?
I'm not interested in statements like "You should convert from Buddhism and destroy your idols." Rather, I want to know if any Protestant leaders have encouraged Christians take it upon themselves to destroy Buddhist statues found in public places or that belong to other people.
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*Protestant leader* is admittedly a wishy-washy term, and I don't know what the Wikipedia editor had in mind when the text was added to the article. No criteria will be perfect, but I'd prefer someone who is known for something *in addition to* making these statements. A pastor, leader of a denomination, etc., who is significant enough to have been quoted in periodicals (Christian or secular) on other topics as well, perhaps.
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