The Christian concept of individual worth has found expression in a lengthy struggle for human rights and democracy in Korea. In recent years, this struggle has taken the form of Minjung theology.

Aug 30, 2024 · Migrants often go to countries where their religious identity is already prevalent, and the U.S. is the world’s top destination for Christian migrants globally. In this analysis, we’ll take a closer …

May 16, 2025 · Today, Christianity is the dominant religion in South Korea, with more than 20% of the population identifying as Christians. In contemporary Korea, religion remains an essential aspect of …

This article explores the history of Christianity in Korea from the Pyongyang Revival in 1907 to present day, and notes the progression of Korean missions, from a background of war and poverty to Korea …

Feb 23, 2025 · As young Christians, it’s important for us to learn about the faith in different corners of the world, and South Korea offers unique insights into how Christianity has grown and thrived in a …

With a third of South Koreans now identifying themselves as Christian, Christian churches play an increasingly prominent role in the social and political events of the Korean peninsula.

Today, Korea has the largest Christian population by percentage of all the countries in Asia. Beginning as a lay-movement among Silhak scholars who saw Christianity as an ideological catalyst for their …

Christian teachings were first brought to Korea not by foreigners, but by Korean diplomats who came in contact with Roman Catholicism in Japan and Manchuria. An active lay movement developed, but it …

Christian vitality in Korea, its ability to change with the times while still remaining itself, means that while transformation is inevitable, Christianity, in both its Catholic and Protestant forms, will likely remain …

May 11, 2015 · Korean Christians appear to have a much more focused approach to religion, and despite their large population, Christianity has not become a pervasive part of Korean popular society.