[4] In 1945 and in 1949 the organization adopted a five point and a seven point platforms, respectively, which pledged to uphold the North Korean constitution, eliminate vestiges of Japanese imperialism, assist the army, build friendship with the Soviet Union and other socialist states, work for reunification and "foster the spirit of the working class among Buddhists for the prosperity of the father land and the development of its culture.
"[5] Little information is available about the Korea Buddhist Federation between 1945 and 1972, other than the names and terms of office of its first and second presidents – Kim Se-ryul (1946–1948) and An Yong-suk (1963–1978).
The period of study lasts for three years and student are accepted if they have a high school graduation certificate and are recommended by a monastery of one of the KBF’s city or county committees.
[9] The KBF has been active in establishing contacts with other Buddhist organizations around the world, including the Tokyo-based Korean Buddhists Association in Japan, which is a member organization of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon).
[10][2] Other contacts have been made with Buddhists in China, India, Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka.