Why pilgrims come
Visit the resting place and legacy of St. Andrew Kim Taegŏn
A secluded valley shrine containing the tomb of St. Andrew Kim Taegŏn and places connected with the Catholics who protected his remains.
The sacred connection
People and objects remembered here
These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.
What to notice
Look closely at the place and its story
At Korea’s first priest’s tomb
Pray at the resting place of St. Andrew Kim Taegŏn in the valley that sheltered the early Church.
A verified national pilgrimage place
The Korean bishops’ national directory lists this destination among the country’s shrines, martyr sites and pilgrimage places.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.