South Korea's population is 47.9 million, twice that of North Korea.  It is similar to the state of Indiana in size and shape.  The first Protestant church was established in 1884; today there are 38,000 such churches in South Korea.  In recent years Christianity has experienced rapid growth; 25% of the people of South Korea profess to be "Christian."  More than 220 New Testament assemblies can be found in the country, as well as over 150 national workers.  There is complete freedom of religion.