Religion in Korea encompasses a number of different traditions. Korea's religious tradition is influenced by traditional Buddhism, Muism with a background of Korean Confucianism, and fast growth of Christianity. The modern separation of Korea into North and South Korea has also shaped religious practice, especially in the communist North.
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