Published Date : Nov 01, 2017 / Edited Date : Jun 23, 2025
A glimpse at the history of the Korean Catholic church through various historical figures
Learn about historical figures instrumental in shaping the history of the Korean Catholic church, including Heungseon Daewongun, who caused the severe ordeals experienced by the Catholic church, Father James Zhou Wen-mo who was the first foreign priest who opted for martyrdom in Korea, and Kang Wan-suk who hid Father Zhou in her house, while walking around Insa-dong and Bukchon area, the main scenes of their activities.
Walking Tour Details
Route
Site of the Gwanghwamun Beatification
Gamgodang-gil
Original Site of the Joseon Language Society
Yun Po-sun's House
Jeongdok Pubilc Library
Site of Maeng Saseong House
Gahoe-dong Catholic Church
Seokjeong Full Moon Well
Length of tour
2.5 hours
Meeting Place
Exit 9 of Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5)
Course Tip
Participants are advised to engage in experience programs, which are not included in the walking tour course, individually after the tour ends.
Beatification is a ceremony by the Catholic church honoring martyrs or those who led virtuous lives. Pope Francis held the beatification ceremony for Paul Yun Ji-chung and 123 martyr companions at Gwanghwamun Square on August 16, 2014, and a stone marker was placed there to commemorate the event.
Jeongdok Pubilc Library
Jeongdok Library is one of the largest libraries in Seoul.Let's find out the background of the library's establishment and the meaning of the name, and meet the stories of young intellectuals who lived here in the late Joseon Dynasty.
Gahoe-dong Catholic Church
Gye-dong Catholic Church is where Father Ju Mun Mo Jacobus, the first missionary to Korea, held his first mass. Here, you can learn about the early days of the spread of Catholicism in Korea.
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
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해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
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Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
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The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
