The Korean Martyrs were the victims of religious persecution against Catholic Christians during the 19th century in Korea. At least 8000 adherents to the faith were killed during this period 103 of whom were canonized en masse in May 1984. Paul Yun Ji-Chung and 123 companions were declared Venerable on February 7 2014 and on August 15 2014 they will be beatified by Pope Francis during the Asian Youth Day in Daejeon South Korea.
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