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John Choi

John Choi

John Yongtaek Choi, based in Seoul, is a journalist working for The Catholic Times of Korea. John has been contributing to UCA News since 2003, covering issues affecting the Church and society in South Korea.

Atheist Korean woman joins Church in search of divine love

Atheist Korean woman joins Church in search of divine love

Wednesday April 5, 2023, John Choi, Seoul
The tolling of church bells made the teacher pause and develop an inner urge to go to church
Korean Catholics plan art academy to showcase church history

Korean Catholics plan art academy to showcase church history

Friday October 30, 2020, John Choi, Seoul
The Catholic Academy of Arts is expected to be a milestone in the pastoral ministry
South Koreans go online to celebrate Chuseok

South Koreans go online to celebrate Chuseok

Monday October 5, 2020, John Choi, Seoul
Visiting ancestral graves is the most common tradition for Christians and non-Christians during the annual holiday
No Masses, Ash Wednesday liturgy in Korean archdiocese

No Masses, Ash Wednesday liturgy in Korean archdiocese

Friday February 21, 2020, John Choi, Seoul
Decision comes a week after an unusual increase in Covid-19 infections, reportedly from Christian gatherings
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Martyrs' School gains popularity among Korean faithful

Martyrs' School gains popularity among Korean faithful

Tuesday July 11, 2017, John Choi, Seoul
Two-day program helps Catholics to experience the true spirituality of martyrdom
Proceeds from sold land to assist poor Korean Catholics

Proceeds from sold land to assist poor Korean Catholics

Monday July 10, 2017, John Choi, Seoul
Pusan diocese sells Catholic charity apartment. The first beneficiaries will be undocumented children of immigrants.
Pope appoints Cheju coadjutor and Seoul auxiliary

Pope appoints Cheju coadjutor and Seoul auxiliary

Friday July 7, 2017, John Choi, Seoul
Bishops-elect include first Jeju-native bishop and former head of the Korean Prado Priests
Korean bishops slam judges over 405 illegal abortions

Korean bishops slam judges over 405 illegal abortions

Friday July 19, 2013, John Choi, Seoul
Court accused of turning a blind eye
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New church near border brings Koreas closer

New church near border brings Koreas closer

Monday July 1, 2013, John Choi, Seoul
Designers recreate churches bombed in Korean War
Priest's baby box scheme runs into opposition

Priest's baby box scheme runs into opposition

Tuesday June 25, 2013, John Choi, Seoul
Despite leap in numbers of abandoned babies, Korean officials say it's illegal
Comfort women refuse to meet Osaka mayor

Comfort women refuse to meet Osaka mayor

Friday May 24, 2013, John Choi, Seoul
Party refuses to retract 'sex slaves' comments
Comfort women to meet Osaka mayor face to face

Comfort women to meet Osaka mayor face to face

Wednesday May 22, 2013, John Choi, Seoul
Two go to Japan after mayor's comment that WWII comfort women were a 'necessity'
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