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Ask a North Korean: Does religion survive in North Korea?

"The underground church in North Korea has been almost completely destroyed"

Every week, we ask a North Korean your questions, giving you the chance to learn more about the country we know so little about.

Today’s question is: Is there any ‘underground religion’ in North Korea? Does actual religious practice survive today?

This is just my opinion, but Koreans seem to be a people with a deep sense of religiosity.

Many of the foreign religions that have come to Korea have become prevalent and enjoyed great success. The history of our country has unfolded alongside the rise and fall of these religions, which of course include Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity.

Maybe