Andrew Kim Taegeon

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    About Andrew Kim Taegeon

    Andrew Kim Taegeon was the first Korean-born Catholic priest and is the patron saint of Korean clergy. He was born in the late 18th century when Catholicism began to spread in Korea, introduced by scholars who visited China and brought back Western books translated into Chinese.

    Andrew Kim Taegeon's Area of Expertise

    Korean Catholic history, martyrdom, religious persecution, and spiritual guidance

    I geek out on...

    I geek out on the history of Catholicism in Korea and the stories of the martyrs who gave their lives for their faith.

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    Can you tell me about the early history of Catholicism in Korea?

    What inspired you to become a Catholic priest?

    Can you share some stories of martyrs in Korean Catholic history?

    How did you cope with religious persecution during your time?