‘Preserving the History of Catholicism’ Sejong Bugang Catholic Church Scheduled for Cultural Heritage Registration

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Sejong City announced on the 7th that Bugang Catholic Church is scheduled to be registered as a national registered cultural heritage by the Cultural Heritage Administration.

Bugang Catholic Church holds historical significance for the Catholic missionary activities in the Bugang area after the Korean War and has contributed to regional development through various volunteer activities, embodying high religious and local historical value.

The church is also recognized for its architectural value. Built in 1962, the main church reflects North American church architectural styles through the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, unlike typical Gothic-style Catholic buildings.

Additionally, the well-preserved and utilized hanok building constructed in 1913 allows a complete confirmation of the church's transformation process, which is considered a rare case not seen in nearby Naegok-dong Church and Osong Church.

The hanok church has been used as a church since 1957, but after the current main church was built, it has been used as a convent and meeting room.

The registration of Bugang Catholic Church as a cultural heritage will be finally decided after the registration notice and the Cultural Heritage Committee review by the Cultural Heritage Administration by the 3rd of next month.

Lee Chil-bok, head of the Tourism and Cultural Heritage Division of the city, said, “We hope that the registration of Bugang Catholic Church as a cultural heritage will serve as an opportunity to raise awareness of modern cultural heritage disappearing due to urbanization.”

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