Morea young Koreans turning away from religion: poll

Only 24 percent of South Koreans in their 20s said they have a religion, down significantly from 45 percent in 2004, according to a 2025 poll by Gallup Korea. The report on religion in Korea from 1983 to 2025 showed that, by age, those in their 20s were least likely to follow a religion. The figure increased gradually among older respondents: ages 30-39 recorded 29 percent, ages 40-41 recorded 39 percent, and ages 50-51 recorded 45 percent in 2025. Those in their 60s accounted for the highest po

By The Korea Herald