religion of korea

Korea has a diverse religious landscape, with no majority religious group. According to the Korea Muslim Society, established in 1955, and the Korea Muslim Federation, established in 1967, all major faiths peacefully coexist in the country. Buddhism (30%), Christianity (25%), Confucianism (0.2%), and Shamanism are the main religions practiced in Korea. Shamanism is still used to look at one's future, and some believe shamans can predict their future or console the spirit of the deceased. 1 2 3 Traditional folk and shamanistic beliefs have been around in Korea since ancient times. 4 Confucianism was founded in the 6th century BC and emphasizes personal salvation through rebirth in an endless cycle of reincarnation. 5 Catholicism was introduced to Korea in the 17th century. 5 Christianity and Buddhism played an important role in the resistance to the Japanese occupation of Korea in the first half of the 20th century. 6