South Korea News 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: 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: 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: South Korea ends probe into alleged religious-political collusion
South Korean investigators ended an eight-month probe into alleged political collusion involving Shincheonji and the Unification Church leaders.
News South Korea » Religion: South Korea's Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han sentenced to 2 years for corruption
The Seoul Central District Court convicted Han, widow of church founder Sun Myung Moon, of violating the political funds act, bribery and embezzling church funds, the court said in a statement.