Considering the origin of Christmas, some may wonder about when South Koreans began celebrating the holiday, and how they have adapted to the Western holiday throughout history. | AsiaNewsNetwork
At a time when Korea was embracing Western culture — which was making inroads in the country — Korea was annexed and colonized by Japan from 1910 to 1945. Confucianism, which formed the governing philosophy of the 500-year-old Joseon Kingdom, saw its influence start to slowly erode during the colonial period.
It is in Myeong-dong that one of the biggest department stores of the time, Mitsukoshi Department Store, was located. Today, the building houses Shinsegae Department Store, which in recent years has become a famous spot during the Christmas season for its awe-inspiring facade. When South Korea was founded with the official name of the Republic of Korea and its first President Rhee Syng-man — who had attended a Methodist school — took in office in 1948, Christmas become an official holiday.According to government data released in 2018, Christians account for some 28 percent of the population in South Korea, with Protestants making up 19.73 percent and Catholics 7.93 percent.
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