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해미국제성지

해미국제성지 · © KTO · KOGL Type 1

Korea

해미국제성지

해미국제성지 is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

Why go

Haemi International Holy Site is a major Korean Catholic pilgrimage site in Seosan, marking the location where thousands of Korean Catholics were martyred during the late-Joseon persecution. The site was visited by Pope Francis in 2014, raising its international profile, and includes memorial halls, exhibits on the persecution history, and a designated 'international holy site' status. For travelers serious about Korean Catholic heritage — and seeing one of the most consequential single sites of Korean Catholic memory — Haemi is the strongest single anchor in the country.

Quick highlights

  • Major Korean Catholic pilgrimage site
  • Site of late-Joseon persecution
  • Visited by Pope Francis in 2014
  • Memorial halls and exhibits
  • Most consequential Korean Catholic site