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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."
S. Korea president vows ‘complete overhaul’ of approach to extreme weather
South Korea is at the peak of its summer monsoon season, and days of torrential rain have caused widespread flooding and landslides
11.3 percent of Koreans are Catholics, latest figures reveal
The “Statistics of the Korean Catholic Church 2022” noted that 11.3 percent of the country’s population are Catholics
North Korea punishes unwed couples who are living together
North Korea is sending unwed couples who are living together to serve time in labor camps
Catholic Church in South Korea launches app for Bible readings, offerings
South Korea’s Catholic Church is the first in the world with an app of this type
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