Detailed information about religious beliefs in South Korea.

South Korea is a country with diverse religious beliefs. The main ones are Buddhism, Christianity and Shamanism. Buddhism is one of South Korea's oldest and most widespread religious beliefs. Deeply rooted in the country's history, Buddhism came to Korea in the 4th century AD. Many temples, Buddhist monasteries and monuments in South Korea today bear traces of this religious belief. The concepts of Nirvana (ecstasy), reincarnation and karma, which are the basic teachings of Buddhism, play an important role in the philosophy of life of South Korean Buddhists. Christianity is one of South Korea's fastest growing religious faiths. Christianity, based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, began to spread to South Korea in the late 1800s. Today, a significant portion of the country's population is called Christian. Christianity in South Korea is divided into two main streams: Catholicism and Protestantism. Christianity also has a great influence on social, cultural and political life in South Korea. Shamanism is the traditional religious belief of South Korea. Shamanism involves rituals performed by people under the influence of supernatural beings, spirits and gods. Many shamanic practices and traditions are still maintained in South Korea. Especially in rural areas, shamanist rituals are performed on special days and celebrations. Other religious beliefs also exist in South Korea. For example, beliefs such as Confucianism, Taoism, Islam and Hinduism are also represented as minorities. In addition, many people in South Korea do not fully determine their religious beliefs and combine beliefs from different religions. Additionally, non-religious beliefs such as atheism or agnosticism are also encountered. Religious beliefs in South Korea have a profound impact on the country's culture and social structure. Religious beliefs play an important role in people's daily lives, moral values and social relations. At the same time, events such as religious festivals, temple visits, and religious ceremonies have become part of South Korea's cultural heritage.