Opinion

OPINION: A reckoning for church-state separation

South Korea’s Constitution guarantees freedom of religion while mandating the separation of church and state, a principle enshrined in 1948. For more than eight decades, this constitutional boundary has remained largely uncontested. Recently, however, calls have emerged to clarify the scope of this separation and strengthen penalties for violations, reflecting growing concern that the principle is being eroded. President Lee Jae Myung recently underscored the need for firm a

December 16, 2025