Suwon - Religion

Religion

See also: Religion in South Korea

As in most of South Korea, according to 2006 statistics compiled by the government, about 25.3% of the population profess to follow no particular religion. Christians account for 20% of the population and Buddhists 52%. The Catholic Diocese of Suwon was created in 1963 by Pope Paul VI.

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