Benedictine Jubilee

Welcome to Waegwan Abbey, nestled in the heart of South Korea. As the first male Benedictine monastery in Korea, we warmly invite you to discover our community, rooted in prayer, hospitality and the timeless Rule of Saint Benedict.

Address

134-1, Waegwan-ri, Waegwan-up, Chilgok-gun Kyongbuk 718-800 Republic of Korea

Connect

osb@catholic.or.kr

Website

History

Monachi ex abbatiis de Tokwon et Yenki expulsi 1952 in loco Waegwan novum conventum instituerunt. Prioratus simplex S. Mauri 9 jan. 1956 constitutus, dignitate abbatiae sub titulo SS. Mauri et Placidi auctus est 17 febr. 1964.