Jeondong Cathedral

Solemn place for prayers. Not allowed to take photos inside though. Im not sure if the sign says not to do photo shoots with the hanbok. I didn’t take any photos inside just to be sure. But outside the yard is a beautiful garden to take pictures.

Couldn’t visit the interior as it opens at 9 and my tour bus was leaving at 8. I missed they have a 6 am morning mass otherwise I would have gone. Next time God permit. Hope you enjoy the outside views.

2025.9.16-17 I first saw this church in the evening. I was looking to visit the next day (a rainy day). Well I was wearing skorts and was denied entry by a sister. It is a functioning church and I respect their rules. Still the church is beautiful on the outside. Nothing compared to the European ones. It has historical significance, especially those who were martyred for their faith.

Beautiful Cathedral inside Jeonju Hanok Village. The Jeondong Cathedral also known as the Old Cathedral of Jeondong and now as the Jeondong Church of Francis Xavier is an important Catholic church in Jeonju, South Korea.. Love the architecture for sure ✨

Western influence. The church is beautiful and stands out due to its architectural design and religious history. Unfortunately when we were there we cannot go inside.

Before coming here, I suggest you read up on Korea's Catholic history, how it started, how it spread, and the people who died for that cause. Look, I'm not a Catholic, but you have to know the history in order to realize the religious and regional under currents that play into today's Korean politics. Otherwise, this is "just another Catholic Church" where tourists still wearing hanbok frollick & prance around and taking glamour shots 'for the gram'. Another thing is, they actually let you go inside the main hall and pray. Check it out, it's got some nice pieces. I'm not religious, but hey, Pascal's wager says it doesn't hurt to pray for me becoming a better boyfriend to my girlfriend.

It's a nice small village named Hanok. The old church and beautiful colorful streets are the attractions. You can try old korean dresses and can make some photos in beautiful streets.

It closes 5p.m. but you can take a picture only the architecture without a person. It's more simple and wonderful than with people. You can enter for free. 입장료없음/ 동절기 17시 폐쇄