North Korea (PRK)

North Korea, on the Korean Peninsula, is known for its mountains, rivers, and a society shaped by decades of isolation. The culture is influenced by Confucian values, traditional music, and a strong sense of collective identity. Spiritual life is largely private, with small Christian and Buddhist communities. Traditional beliefs and respect for ancestors persist, and cultural events often reflect a blend of old customs and modern ideology.

People Groups of North Korea:

Fast Facts:

TypesStats
Total People Groups:4
Total Population:26,477,400
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:1
Population:268,000
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:2
Population:26,025,400
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:1
Population:184,000

Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 1  
Dying Daily: 722  
Dying Daily without Christ: 722  
Birth Rate: 13  
Death Rate: 10

People Groups of North Korea

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