A. Eungi

Mar 28, 2024 | mdpi.com | Andrew Kim |Daniel Connolly |Andrew Eungi |A. Eungi

1. IntroductionThe Korean government’s celebration of its rise from the ashes of war to an economic powerhouse—detailed in leader’s speeches, reports, and promotional videos—frequently omits discussing Christianity as a factor in the country’s success. But the absence of religion from official accounts of Korea’s development contrasts with suggestions by sociologists and religious scholars that “the cause of Korea’s development is deeply rooted in the Christian church” (S.-C. Choi 1974, p.