Pre-modern Korea has frequently been described as a “Confucian country.” Indeed, Confucianism played a major role in the life of Korea in former times. Nonetheless, one has to keep in mind the ...

In South Korea, a clear majority of adults (59%) say they feel connected to the Confucian way of life. This is higher than the share who say the same about any other religious or philosophical ...

Some 2,500 years after the death of Confucius ...Does Confucianism have a role in Korea today?The teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius have had a profound influence on South Korea. So much ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and South Korea are marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations Sunday. The two Asian powers, rivals and neighbors, have often had little to ...