South Korea News News South Korea » Religion: Beyond disenchantment: the religious face of contemporary S Korea
While 51 per cent of South Koreans claim no religious affiliation, the sacred is still present in many aspects of life. While Buddhism faces a crisis in a society, the social role of Confucianism ...
News South Korea » Religion: International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), together with CAP Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC), which has accredited ECOSOC status at the United Nations, ...
News South Korea » Religion: South Korea names first humanoid robot monk as it accepted the faith's vows
An unlikely new disciple joined the Buddhist faith on Wednesday, as artificial intelligence intersects with spirituality in a first-of-its-kind way. The humanoid robot, named Gabi, joined the Buddhist ...
News South Korea » Religion: Korean ethnic religions reflect nation's history and spirit, leader says
Feb. 10 (Asia Today) --Han Jae-woo, secretary general of the Korean Ethnic Religions Council, said Korea's indigenous religious traditions represent the country's historical identity and cultural ...
News South Korea » Religion: As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?
In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith.
News South Korea » Religion: South Korean investigators seek arrest of leader of Unification Church in probe of ex-first lady
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The church leader, Hak Ja Han, is the 82-year-old widow of the church’s South Korean founder, Sun Myung Moon. She and the church have denied allegations they bribed Yoon’s ...
News South Korea » Religion: International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea
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