Introduction:
Pungsuwon was the first catholic village in which over 40 faithful from Yongin (Gyeonggi-do), led by Sin Tae-bo (or St. Peter), settled to escape the wrath of Sinyubakhae (religious persecution of Catholics) of 1801. Over a period of 80 years, the settler

 
Information:
Information Introduction Pungsuwon was the first catholic village in which over 40 faithful from Yongin (Gyeonggi-do), led by Sin Tae-bo (or St
Peter), settled to escape the wrath of Sinyubakhae (religious persecution of Catholics) of 1801
Over a period of 80 years, the settlers had led their religious lives without a priest until Father Le Merre (a French priest) came to the village in 1888
Succeeding Le Merre in 1896, Father Jeong Gyu-ha (or Augustino), along with Chinese engineers, began to build Pungsuwon Cathedral
Completed in 1907 by the faithful, the cathedral still remains a beautiful building; it is a popular spot for visitors, having frequently appeared in Korean dramas and films
It is the first cathedral built by a Korean priest as well as in Gangwon-do; it is the fourth cathedral built in Korea
Pungsuwon Cathedral was designated as Gangwon-do Local Cultural Property No
69 in 1982


Telephone: +82-33-343-4597

Current:
Status Gangwon-do Tangible Cultural Properties No
69

Operating:
Hours 08:00-18:00 Facilities for the Handicapped Separate restrooms for visitors with disabilities Interpretation Services Offered Not available Baby Stroller Rentals Not available Pets Not permitted

 
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