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Indigenous Indonesians use Korean letters to save dialect

Fears about their language's future prompted elders to accept the use of Hangul, but some do have concerns.

Pope Francis commends 60 years of diplomatic ties between Vatican and South Korea, calls...

The Pope's message highlighted, "This anniversary is a moment to look back with gratitude at the journey made together."

Archbishop to invite young North Koreans to next World Youth Day in Seoul

The invitation will be sent to the North Korean government through the appropriate channels, according to Agenzia Fides

Holy See and South Korea commemorate 60 years of diplomatic ties

Archbishop Gallagher is scheduled to engage in various institutional meetings, including discussions with the Korean Prime Minister

China forcibly repatriates North Korean refugees—especially Christians 

Refugees who get in contact with religion there, which mostly means Christian churches, may be jailed for life if they are repatriated.

Q & A with Korean Sr. Andree Lee, who supports orphans in Bangladesh

There are about 4.8 million orphans in Bangladesh and the Kkottongnae Sisters' support brings hope to these vulnerable people

Who are the Korean martyrs?

Pope Francis beatified another 124 martyrs during his August 2014 visit to South Korea, including Paul Yun Ji-chung, Korea’s first martyr

Pope Francis: Catholics in Korea called ‘to a burning faith’

The blessing of the 6-ton, 12-foot-tall marble statue of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn took place on Sept. 16, the anniversary of his martyrdom

Statue of Korea’s patron saint to be permanently installed at St. Peter’s Basilica

There are currently more than 5 million Catholics in South Korea, making up about 11.3% of the country’s total population

Pope Francis urges Korean Catholics to be ‘prophets of peace’

"Peace should be based on respect for individuals, the law, the common good, creation, and moral values passed down through generations."

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