Christianity in North Korea

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The main religions in North Korea are:

  • Buddhism, a traditional religion that has been practiced in Korea for centuries.
  • Confucianism, a philosophy that influences social and ethical values.
  • Chondoism, a syncretic religion that combines elements of Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Korean shamanism.
  • Christianity, a minority religion that faces persecution and repression by the state.
  • Korean shamanism, the indigenous religion of Korea that involves worship of ancestors and spirits.

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Christianity, introduced in South Korea in the eighteenth century, has been a growing power until the present day, whereas the religion faces persecution and repression in North Korea.

The Bible is strictly forbidden in the country, whereas is the most read book in the world every day.

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