MODERNIZATION AND IRRELIGION: A STUDY OF SOUTH KOREA'S CHANGING RELIGIONS LANDSCAPE

Abstract

This thesis explores the rise of irreligion in South Korea, a trend that has become more prominent in recent years. The research aims to understand the factors contributing to this shift in the religious landscape and the potential implications on the country's political dynamics. The study will use a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating sociological, cultural, and political perspectives, to examine the complex web of influences that have led to the decline in religious adherence and the rise of irreligion. Qualitative and research methods will be employed, including data analysis, literature study, and multimedia study. The research aims to provide valuable insights into the evolving religious landscape of South Korea and how these factors may influence the country's political dynamics within the use of modernization theory. The study contributes to the broader discourse on the interplay between modernization, religion, and societal transformation in a rapidly changing global context.