The dawn of Christianity in Korea -- The foundation and development of the church in Korea -- The persecution of 1801 -- Continued church sufferings in provincial areas -- The establishment of the Korean Vicariate Apostolic -- The persecution of 1839 -- The great persecution of 1846 -- The development of the Catholic church in the reign of King Ch'ŏl-jong (1850-1863) -- The great persecution of 1866 -- The open-door policy -- The Catholic church in Korea under Japan and its continued growth -- The development and growth of the church after the Second World War -- Religious oppression during the Korean War -- The apostolic internunciature -- The province of Seoul -- The province of Tae-gu -- The province of Kwang-ju -- The missionary societies -- The religious orders and others.

The letters of the Venerable Father Thomas Choe Yang-eop / trans. by Brothers Anthony and Han-Yol of the Community of Taizé.

"Nihil Obstat Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick, Archbishop of Seoul, Seoul, October 07, 2022."

Introduction by Benedictus Son Hee-song, Auxiliary Bishop of Seoul.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introductory message / Benedictus Son Hee-song -- Preface: bibliographical introduction -- Notes to reader -- The letters of Father Thomas Choe Yang-eop -- Annex: the historical background -- Index.