South Korea Archives

Bishop McNaughton dies at 93; was first bishop of Incheon, South Korea

Feb 12, 2020

Bishop William J. McNaughton, a Maryknoll missionary for 66 years and the first bishop of Incheon, South Korea, from 1962 until his retirement 2002, died Feb. 3 at Cedar View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Methuen. He was 93.

By Catholic News Service

Japanese bishop calls on government to do more in trade spat with S. Korea

Aug 21, 2019

As neighboring countries try to use regional weight to mediate an ongoing trade war between Japan and South Korea, one bishop has stepped into the ring urging both sides to use “rational dialogue” in solving their problems without further escalation.

By Elise Harris

Korean cardinal affirms Church’s abortion teaching after court decision

Apr 16, 2019

Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul reiterated the Catholic Church’s stance on abortion after South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruled that the country’s abortion ban is unconstitutional.

By Catholic News Service

South Korean bishops call for an end to the death penalty

Feb 15, 2019

The South Korean bishops’ conference has called for an end to the death penalty, and asked the nation’s Constitutional Court to consider whether capital punishment violates South Korea’s constitution.

By Catholic News Agency

South Korea grants refugee status to Iranian student who became Catholic

Oct 25, 2018

An Iranian student who converted to Catholicism in South Korea has obtained refugee status through the efforts of Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul and the man’s classmates.

By Catholic News Service

Pope indicates willingness to visit North Korea

Oct 18, 2018

Pope Francis indicated his willingness to visit North Korea during a private audience with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the Vatican, Moon’s office said Thursday.

By Associated Press