Why is there no religion in Korea?

According to some experts, contemporary irreligion in South Korea can be partially attributed to South Koreans' distrust of hierarchical organizations like religious groups. Experts also point to South Korea's demanding education and work systems as reasons why few young South Koreans participate in organized religion.
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Does South Korea allow religion?

Constitutional laws

Freedom of religion for all citizens and the separation of the state and religious organizations is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, article 20. (1) All citizens shall enjoy the freedom of religion.
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How many people in Korea have no religion?

According to Pew Research Center (2010), about 46% of the population have no religious affiliation, 23% are Buddhist and 29% are Christians. According to 2015 national census, 56.1% are irreligious, Protestantism represents (19.7%) of the total population, Korean Buddhism (15.5%), and Catholicism (7.9%).
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Is religion declining in Korea?

A Gallup Korea poll shows that in 2015, 69 percent of Koreans in their twenties had no religious beliefs. This is up from 55 percent of people in their twenties expressing no religious beliefs in 2005. There are many reasons for this decline.
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Are Christians allowed in Korea?

While South Korea's constitution guarantees freedom of religion and separation of church and state, the government has been sympathetic to Christianity. It considers the religion to provide some ideological protection against their Communist neighbor.
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Does BTS believe in God?

In a 2015 interview with the Korean magazine Hip Hop Playa, the rapper discussed his mixtape and briefly revealed his thoughts on religion. He ended by stating he doesn't believe in God and identifies as an atheist.
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What is Blackpink religion?

Blackpink members religion and beliefs

Blackpink's Rosé expressed her love of singing as part of a church choir. The Auckland born member is Christian and is a frequent church-goer. For Blackpink's Jennie and Jisoo, there is not much information about their beliefs. Lisa, on the other hand, is a Buddhist.
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Which country is most atheist?

In 2017, the WIN-Gallup International Association (WIN/GIA) poll found China and Sweden as the top two countries with highest percentage of those who claim themselves atheist or irreligious.
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What Kpop idols are atheist?

Idols Who Identify as Atheists?
  • Super Junior's Heechul (Atheist)
  • BTS's Namjoon/RM (Atheist/maybe Agnostic now)
  • Former iKON's Hanbin/B.I (No religion/maybe agnostic???)
  • A.C.E's Junhee/Jun (No religion)
  • ATEEZ's San (Atheist)
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Who is the god of South Korea?

The God of the Korean people, whom we call “Hananim” (the Supreme One), is fundamentally different from the god of the Jewish people, whom they call Jehovah. Jehovah is a jealous god who violently punishes those who offend him.
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Do Koreans celebrate Christmas?

South Korea is the only Asian country that recognises Christmas (or Sung Tan Jul) as a national holiday. Although Koreans will have the day off to sit back and relax with their nearest and dearest, it is not a traditional holiday like Seollal or Chuseok.
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What is main religion in Korea?

Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution in Korea. According to a 1995 social statistics survey, 50.7 percent of Koreans follow a specific religious faith. Buddhists account for some 46 percent followed by Protestants at 39 percent and Catholics at 13 percent of the religious population.
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What is Japan's main religion?

Shinto ("the way of the gods") is the indigenous faith of the Japanese people and as old as Japan itself. It remains Japan's major religion alongside Buddhism.
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Is Kpop a sin?

It isn't a sin. The Bible doesn't speak about specific genres in music.
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Is any KPOP Idol Hindu?

While the number may not be enormous, Indians are being recognised as kpop idols in South Korea, which is a source of pride in itself. This list has so far included Priyanka Mazumdar and Siddhant Aurora.
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What religion is twice?

Out of the nine members of Twice, only four of them have opened up about their religions. Nayeon and Dahyun are Protestants, while Chaeyoung and Mina are both Roman Catholic. The other five have not disclosed their religions. Unlike most K-pop groups, Twice members ethnicity is mixed.
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What is the least religious country?

China tops the list of the world's least religious nations by far; it's followed by countries in Europe — about three fourth of all Swedish and Czech also said that they were either atheists or not religious.
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Is Japan an atheist country?

Top 10 Countries with the Highest Percentage of Atheists - WIN-Gallup 2017: China - 91% Japan - 87%
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Do K-pop idols go to church?

Yes you can. Lots of idols do go to church. However, if you're a trainee/idol, I doubt you have the time to go church frequently. Most likely JYP would not talk to your parents about it because all you have to do is follow your schedules and during your free time, you can just go to a church if you want.
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Did Blackpink disrespect Indian culture?

No, it isn't. Jennie was heavily accused of mocking indian culture. In Blackpink diaries episode 7 she did Bharatnatyam, which is a classic indian dance. It is disrespectful to just dance this classic dance for fun.
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Do BTS like Indian?

'BTS' boys V, Jin, Jungkook, Jimin, Suga, RM, and J-Hope have reacted to Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's song 'India Waale'. South Korean band 'BTS' knows how to win our hearts, they have a huge fan following in India. Their mind-blowing performances managed to grab everyone's attention.
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