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Korean Christian history and culture center opens in Seoul for 140th mission anniversary

Korean Christian history and culture center opens in Seoul for 140th mission anniversary

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture Education

Marking the 140th anniversary of Protestant missions in Korea, the Korean Christian History and Culture Center opened Aug. 12 in the Eunpyeong District of Seoul, according to Christian Daily Korea. Built at a cost of about 10 billion won ($7.3 million) from national and city funds, the facility includes a basement permanent exhibition hall, a second-floor special exhibition room, multipurpose hall, reading room, and archives.

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