The Cathedral Church of the Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception also known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is a prominent Latin-rite Roman Catholic church located in the Myeongdong neighborhood of Jung-gu, Seoul Korea. The building is a community landmark and a notable symbol of Catholicism in Korea. The church is dedicated in honor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the principal patroness of Korea and the Korean people.
The cathedral itself is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Korea, although lacking exterior ornamentation but has many stain-glass windows filled with religious art. It is also the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul, Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, the highest Catholic prelate in the country.
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