Kkottongnae

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.

*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.

* 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”