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Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine

Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine (서소문순교성지)

+82-2-312-5220
yakhyeon.or.kr

447-1, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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The four-way street right in front of the Seosomun Gate area was once an official execution ground in the Joseon Era. It was also called “Sigumun,” literally meaning “the gate where dead bodies were carried out.” The corpses travelling through the gate scared many people, alerting the public to keep away from criminal acts and actions against the royal regime.

For the Catholic believers in Korea, Seosomun is considered to be one of the significant holy sites because many Catholic priests were martyred at this very site. Among 103 Korean martyrs, 44 were martyred here. In addition, a beatification was held here in 2014, blessing 124 people.

Utilization information

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Capacity: Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine: approx. 2,000 people / Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine Museum: approx. 200 people
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-362-1891 (Yakhyun Catholic Church)
+82-2-312-5220
(Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine Museum)
Opened: September 13, 2009
Closed: Mondays, Seollal/Chuseok holidays
Hours: Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine: N/A (open all year round) / Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine Museum: 09:00-18:00

Updated 2020.02.24

Tour Course Information

[Course 1: Road of his holiness]
Myeong-dong Cathedral - Kim Beom-u Residence - Lee Byeok Residence (Korean Catholic Church Foundation Site) - Jawpodocheong - Jongno Catholic Church - Gwanghuimum Gate - Catholic University of Korea, Seongsin Campus in Hyehwa-dong

[Course 2: Road of life]
Gahoe-dong Catholic Church - Uigeumbu Site - Jeonokseo Prison Site - Upodochong Site - Gyeonggigamnyeong Site - Seosomun Historical Park, Seosomum Martyrs' Shrine - Yakhyun Catholic Church

[Course 3: Road to faith]
Jeoldusan Holy Ground - Nogosan Mountain Holy Ground - Yongsan Theological School Church - Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine - Waegogae Holy Ground - Saenamteo Holy Ground - Samseongsan Mountain Holy Ground

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Popular site for Korean dramas and movie filming.

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Seosomun Martyrs' Shrine Museum: +82-2-312-5220

Admission Fees

Free

Korean Info. Service

Guided tour available / Reservation requried 2 weeks in advance for groups.

Interpretation Services Offered

Not available (translated brochure available.)

Reservation Info. for Natives

Available at the official website (2 weeks ahead).

Reservation Info. for Foreigners

Travel agency can make a reservation.

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

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[Subway]
Chungjeongno Station (Seoul Subway Line 2) Exit 4.
Take your first right, and continue walking until this road dead ends at the large 3-way. Take a right at the 3-way intersection and then your first right. Continue ahead until you reach the site.

447-1, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 5 Chungjeongno (Kyonggi Univ.) (충정로(경기대입구)) - 280.1m
Subway Line 2 충정로(경기대입구) - 280.1m
Subway Line K 서울(경의중앙선) - 419.3m
Subway Line 5 Seodaemun (서대문) - 708.5m
Subway Line A Seoul (서울) - 734.9m
Subway Line 1 Seoul (서울) - 734.9m
Subway Line 4 Seoul (서울) - 734.9m
Subway Line 2 Ahyeon (아현) - 964.2m
Subway Line 4 Hoehyeon (Namdaemun Market) (회현(남대문시장)) - 1016.7m
Subway Line 5 Aeogae (애오개) - 1079.7m

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