South Korea

Prayers for unification mark Korean independence day

Both North and South Korea celebrate the day to mark their independence from Japanese colonial oppression in 1945

Korean apostles of the sea aim to serve seafarers better

The maritime apostolic ministry offers spiritual and pastoral services to sailors and their families across the globe

Korean Catholics welcome rejection of island's airport plan

Environment ministry has repeatedly rejected a plan to have a second airport on ecologically sensitive Jeju island

Korean diocese to honor those who die lonely deaths

Hundreds of lonely and elderly South Koreans die solitary deaths each year, government data shows

Korean Church official opposes revival of nuclear power plants

The government of President Moon Jae-in faces pressure to retract its nuclear phase-out policy amid a power shortage

Korean Catholics get creative to mark World Grandparents Day

Elderly people are a very precious resource and a deep breath that the Church and the world need, says Cardinal Yeom

Faith and coffee inspire pilgrims at Korean Catholic shrine

Visitors to Yeonpung Shrine pay tributes to Catholic martyrs, make donations and enjoy free drinks and snacks

South Korea honors US priest with highest military honor

Father Emil Kapaun, a candidate for sainthood, was a US Army chaplain in World War II and the Korean War

Catholic art complex honors patron saint of Korea

A site paying homage to St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, the first native Korean priest, combines culture with faith

Korean charity pledges help to Myanmar refugees

Korea Hope Foundation plans to provide tents and essential supplies to refugees in the Catholic stronghold of Kayah state

Korean Bible study groups promote culture of love and life

Listening, learning and praying the Bible allow Catholics to live as real Christians and overcome challenges

Korean Catholic farmers vow to carry on green revolution

The Catholic Farmers' Association aims to save the environment and the earth through eco-friendly activities

UN: Myanmar faces 'alarming' risk of escalating civil war

UK warns Hong Kong critics to avoid China extradition nations

EU urged to use trade to tackle Sri Lanka's rights abuses

Covid outbreak in Philippine convent kills nine nuns

Indonesian archbishop attacks 'sinning' anti-vaxxers

Minority groups to fight forced conversions in Pakistan