Affinity Group: Deaf Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Deaf Peoples

People Cluster: Deaf

Language: Korean Sign Language - (kvk)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Mahayana

Country: South Korea

Also found in: North Korea

Population: 551,000

Global Population: 820,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Deaf Koreans of South Korea, numbering 551,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Deaf people cluster within the Deaf Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 820,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Korean Sign Language. The primary religion practiced by the Deaf Koreans is Mahayana Buddhism, the largest major tradition of Buddhism today.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available