Young Nak Presbyterian Church, Seoul

Name: Young Nak Presbyterian Church
Address: 중구 수표로 33, Seoul, 04552, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-2280-0114

#173 among attractions in Seoul

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Facts and practical information

Youngnak Presbyterian Church was founded in Seoul on 2 December 1945 by 1992 Templeton Prize recipient, Kyung-Chik Han. Inaugurated by twenty-seven refugees from Soviet-occupied Korea, Youngnak steadily increased in membership as more refugees sought religious freedom below the 38th parallel. ()

Local name: 영락교회 Coordinates: 37°33'49"N, 126°59'20"E

Address

중구 수표로 33중구 (을지로동)Seoul 04552 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-2280-0114

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Seoul

Day trips

Young Nak Presbyterian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Namsangol Hanok Village, Bangsan Market, Jongmyo, Art Center Nabi.

0.4 miSE
Tours of houses built in Joseon Dynasty
Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul
11 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Seoul, South Korea, lies an oasis of tranquility and traditional charm: the Namsangol Hanok Village. This picturesque park is a living museum, offering a glimpse into the Korea of yesteryear with its collection of beautifully...
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district, Market
Bangsan Market, Seoul
17 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Seoul, Bangsan Market is a vibrant shopping district renowned for its extensive selection of packaging and baking supplies. This market is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, professional bakers, and small business owners seeking...
0.6 miNE
Shrine to Joseon dynasty kings and queens
Jongmyo, Seoul
17 min walk • Jongmyo Shrine is a serene and historical sanctuary nestled in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. Established in the 14th century during the Joseon Dynasty, Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Art Center Nabi, Seoul
17 min walk • Art Center Nabi stands as a beacon of contemporary art and technology in the bustling metropolis of Seoul, South Korea. This innovative museum is dedicated to the convergence of art, technology, and culture, showcasing cutting-edge digital and interactive art that...
0.6 miW
Square
Seoul Plaza, Seoul
16 min walk • Seoul Plaza is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was reopened on 1 May 2004, by Seoul Metropolitan Government, with the purpose of providing the public an open space.
~1880 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Specialty museum
Seoul Animation Center, Seoul
10 min walk • The Seoul Animation Center is an animation and cartoon museum and activities center located on the hillside of Namsan in Jung-gu, Seoul. It was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in May 1999 to support the South Korean comics and animation industry and later expanded to include games and characters.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Korea Money Museum, Seoul
13 min walk • Bank of Korea Money Museum, is an economics and numismatics museum in Seoul founded by the Bank of Korea in 2001. Its address is 39, Namdaemunno, Jung-gu, Seoul.
~620 ftW
Gothic-style, 19th-century cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul
3 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul.
0.5 miN
Pagoda, Buddhist architecture
Wongaksa Pagoda, Seoul
14 min walk • Wongaksa Pagoda is a twelve metre high ten storey marble pagoda in the center of Seoul, South Korea. It was constructed in 1467 to form part of Wongaksa temple, that King Sejo had founded two years before on the site of an older Goryeo-period temple, Heungbok-sa.
~1660 ftN
Bridge
31 Building, Seoul
9 min walk • 31 Building is an office building in Seoul, South Korea. Completed in 1970, the 31 Building was the tallest building in Seoul until 1979, when Lotte Hotel Seoul was completed.
0.5 miN
Public park with 10-story, stone pagoda
Tapgol Park, Seoul
14 min walk • Tapgol Park, formerly Pagoda Park, is a small public park located at 99 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. This park was once a site of Wongaksa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Young Nak Presbyterian Church?

Nearby attractions include International Worship in English, Seoul (1 min walk), Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul (3 min walk), Cho-dong, Seoul (5 min walk), Chungmuro, Seoul (7 min walk).

How to get to Young Nak Presbyterian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Young Nak Presbyterian Church:

Bus

Pyeonghwabangsongbaek Hospital • Lines: 9300, M4101 (2 min walk)
Central Cinema Baek Hospital • Lines: 9300, M4101 (4 min walk)

Metro

Euljiro 3-ga • Lines: 2, 3 (7 min walk)
Myeong-dong • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)

Train

Seoul (31 min walk)