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Busan's first church, history intertwined with the independence movement south of the Han River

Choryang Church

53 Choryangsang-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
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Choryang Church Overview

Choryang Church was the first church established in Busan by missionary William Bearde in 1892, and it was the first church established by missionaries south of Han River. Initially, it began as Yeongseon County Church within the missionary base, and as its congregation grew, it used the office building located in front of Bongnae Elementary School in Yeongju-dong. In 1912, it purchased the property and converted it into a church. Subsequently, it went through phases as Yeongju-dong Church and Choryang 3·1 Church before being renamed Choryang Church. During the Japanese colonial period, Choryang Church was closely associated with anti-Japanese national independence movements. It led resistance efforts against the practice of shrine worship and became a secret prayer place for independence activists, which is significant. Currently, it operates the Choryang Church History Museum, displaying historical materials preserved by the church alongside the journey of Choryang Church through difficult times.

Highlights

  • 01 Established in 1892 as the first church
  • 02 First church south of the Han River
  • 03 Place of prayer for the independence movement
  • 04 Center of anti-Japanese independence activities
  • 05 History Museum exhibition operations

Details

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Parking Available (free)

Hours

Same daily
Always open, all year round

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35.1171, 129.0369

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Parking

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Parking at this place Available (free)

  • Public Chinatown 4 min walk · 230 m
    First 10 min ₩500 · then ₩500 per 10 min · Daily max ₩15,000
    Weekdays Open 24h 62 spaces Off-street lot
    Directions Kakao Call
  • Public Choryang2-dong 6 min walk · 340 m
    First 10 min ₩100 · then ₩100 per 10 min · Daily max ₩2,400
    Weekdays Open 24h 46 spaces Off-street lot
    Directions Kakao Call
  • Public Choryang2-dong Ge2 Gongyeong 6 min walk · 340 m
    First 10 min ₩100 · then ₩100 per 10 min · Daily max ₩2,400
    Weekdays Open 24h 34 spaces Off-street lot
    Directions Kakao Call
  • Public Busan High School Entrance 7 min walk · 410 m
    First 10 min ₩300 · then ₩300 per 10 min · Daily max ₩8,000
    Weekdays 08:00~21:00 16 spaces On-street
    Directions Kakao Call
  • Public 196, Jongnamdoro-ro, Outdoor 9 min walk · 490 m
    First 10 min ₩500 · then ₩500 per 10 min
    Weekdays 08:00~21:00 14 spaces On-street
    Directions Kakao Call
  • Public Dong-gu Public Parking Building 9 min walk · 500 m
    First 10 min ₩300 · then ₩300 per 10 min · Daily max ₩8,000
    Weekdays Open 24h 152 spaces Off-street lot
    Directions Kakao Call

Fees and hours may change — check the signs on site. · Source: data.go.kr National Parking Standard Data, Busan Facilities Corporation

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What are the opening hours of Choryang Church?
Always open, all year round
What is the phone number for Choryang Church?
051-465-0533
Where is Choryang Church located? (address)
53 Choryangsang-ro, Dong-gu, Busan
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