The early propagation of Konkokyo in Korea and internal conflicts : the official document from the Japanese Resident-General in Korea titled ‘Miscellaneous File on Religious Matters’ as a clue

December 31, 2024Won-Buddhist Thought & Religious Culture

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The aim is to explore the early propagation of Konkokyo in Korea and understand the internal conflicts it faced.
Analyzed the official document titled ‘Miscellaneous File on Religious Matters’ from the Japanese Resident-General in Korea.
Investigated the initial propagation dynamics by individual missionaries and their conflicts with the Resident-General.
Assessed the impact of the Meiji government's policies on Konkokyo's growth in Korea.
Konkokyo's propagation faced governmental suppression due to negative perceptions and internal discord.
The reading of 'Musinji' was utilized as a strategy to cope with internal strife and enhance the church's image to stakeholders.
Initial propagation coincided with efforts to stabilize as a distinct religious entity, highlighting its growth amidst challenges.

Demonstrates early propagation of Konkokyo in Korea, suggesting internal conflicts affected growth.

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Sekyung Choi (2024) studied this question.

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