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Atheist North Korea Keeps Famous Buddhist Temple in Operation


Atheist North Korea Keeps Famous Buddhist Temple in Operation
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About one quarter of South Koreans identify themselves as Buddhist, but in North Korea, which actively discourages religious practice, its popularity is less clear. VOA Correspondent Steve Herman recently visited a famous Buddhist temple in the North, dating back 1,000 years, which still appears to be functioning. Here is his report from Hyangsan, North Korea.

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