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Kkottongnae 꽃동네

+82-43-879-0100~3
kkot.or.kr

47-93, Kkotdongne-gil, Maedong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Kkottongnae was established on November 15, 1976 by Father John (Woong-jin) Oh, the founder of religious congregation called Kkottongnae Brothers and Sisters of Jesus. Father Oh started Kkotdongne from 1,300 won, when he purchased 5 kans (5 rooms) residence, temporarily named it as ‘Sarang House’, inspired by an old man Choi Gui-dong looking after the homeless people. Kkottongnae now has grown into internationally known institution, committed to local and overseas missionary work, charity work, and social welfare services.

Utilization information

Program Activities

*Volunteer/activity program
- Dudeuri: musical performance program using recyclables.
- Learning sign language
- Urban immersion
- Making candles
- Hiking program: taking part in games and events according to each theme.

Main Facilities

* Welfare Facility: Running shelters for the homeless, the mentally ill, the elderly, the disabled, orphans (adoption center), Kkottongnae Hospital and cemetery.
* Students Training Institute: Maximum of 10,000 people / Maximum occupants for accommodation per day: 2,500 people. / Accumulated number of visitors: 300,000 people per year.
* Education Facility: Kkottongnae University (500 students), Kkottongnae School (120 students), Special-education School (Assistant Nursing School) (110 students)
* Research Institute “House of love”

Access

From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal take an inter-city bus bound to Kkottongnae Bus Terminal.
(Travel time: approx. 1 hr 40 min)
The Kkottongnae village will be within a two-minute walk from the bus stop.

47-93, Kkotdongne-gil, Maedong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do