Tag: South Korea
Climate change doubled risk, worsened intensity of South Korea’s deadliest wildfires...
The fires occurred after months of below-average rainfall and amid strong winds, following what was South Korea’s hottest year on record
At Korea summit, advocates warn of LNG threat to Philippine marine...
“The Verde Island Passage in the Philippines and the Coral Triangle are under siege by massive fossil fuel expansion"
‘Church of today’: Seoul archbishop recalls Pope Francis’ message to youth
The archbishop also highlighted Pope Francis’s deep pastoral connection with the Church in Korea and his concern for peace on the peninsula
“24 Hours for the Lord” gathers Seoul youth for prayer and...
The vigil began with a period of silent reflection inside the cathedral, where participants engaged with meditative readings and prayers
Archbishop of Seoul mobilizes relief efforts as wildfires devastate South Korea
“Recent wildfires spreading across various regions of the country have caused great suffering for many people,” Archbishop Chung said
Religious leaders appeal for calm as South Korea awaits impeachment decision
“South Korea has always found wisdom and dignity in times of crisis. This time will be no different—we will overcome this hardship together.”
Catholic Church urges hope as South Korea’s birth rate sees first...
The total fertility rate rose slightly to 0.75, though it remains the lowest among OECD countries, whose average stands at 1.51
South Korea sees first birth rate increase in over a decade...
Despite extensive government efforts to encourage childbirth, South Korea has struggled to reverse its declining fertility rate
Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea inaugurates ‘the era of 1,000...
The local Church has ordained more than 7,000 priests, St. Andrew Kim Taegon being the first person to receive holy orders in 1845
Missionary priest warns of South Korea’s crossroads as democracy faces test
“But one thing is clear: Koreans want to protect the achievements of democracy at all costs," the priest said
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