The predominant religions in South

The predominant religions in South Korea are the traditional Buddhist faith and a large Christian population (composed of Catholic Christians and Protestants of various denominations). Although a large segment of the population claims to not be affiliated with any organized religion, most South Korean households continue to observe traditional Buddhist and Confucian philosophies that have been integrated into Korean culture.[2] The practice of both of these faiths has been strongly influenced by the enduring legacies of Korean Confucianism, which was the official ideology of the 500-year-long Joseon Dynasty, and Korean shamanism, the native religion of the Korean Peninsula.