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November 16, 2016

South Korean Catholics seek president's resignation over scandal

South Korean university students carry candles and placards that read "Park Geun-Hye Step Down" Nov. 15 in Seoul. The South Korean president is embroiled in scandal involving a longtime friend.

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean Catholics have demanded that President Park Geun-hye step down over a scandal that has been coined "Choi Soon-sil gate."

Published in International
August 14, 2014

In South Korea, Pope Francis calls for peace, democracy and social justice

Pope Francis, accompanied by Korea's President Park Geun-hye, left, accepts flowers from children in traditional costume as he arrives in Seoul, South Korea, Aug. 14. The pope will beatify Korean martyrs and participate in the sixth Asian Youth Day durin g his five-day visit to South Korea.

SEOUL, South Korea - Starting his first visit to Asia, Pope Francis urged South Korean political and civic leaders to seek peace on their divided peninsula and strengthen their nation's commitment to democracy and social justice.

Published in Vatican
June 12, 2014

Could Pope be China-bound?

Could Pope be China-bound?

VATICAN CITY - When Pope Francis visits South Korea Aug. 14-18, he will take part in Asian Youth Day with delegates from some 30 countries, preside over the beatification of 124 Korean martyrs and meet with President Park Geun-hye.

Published in Vatican