Dugil Church in Muju: A Century of Faith and Heritage

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Located in Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Dugil Church was established in 1904 by Maroduk, a missionary from the Southern Presbyterian Church in the United States, during his evangelistic activities.

For over a century, it has been a central part of the religious community in the Muju area. Recently, its architectural and historical value has been recognized, leading to its designation as a cultural heritage site.

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Location: 48, Hadugil, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do

Established: 1904, Missionary Maroduk's evangelism

Old Church Building: Built in 1954, Rectangular plan, Western-style porch + Korean wooden structure

New Church Building: Newly built in the 2000s, Includes main hall and cafe

Designation Status: 2023 Local Cultural Heritage → 2024 Korean Christian Historic Site No. 48 → 2025 Jeollabuk-do Registered Cultural Heritage

The old church building is a unique structure with a rectangular plan and separate entrances for men and women, reflecting the social atmosphere and worship culture of the time.

The interior features a traditional Korean wooden structure, making it a valuable example of the blend between modern Western architecture and traditional Korean architecture. It is currently used as an educational hall instead of a worship space.

The new church building, built in the 2000s, is a modern building with a large main hall, fellowship space, and a cafe on the second floor.

Photos of missionaries who toured and evangelized the Muju area are displayed in the upper part of the church, allowing visitors to experience both faith and historical significance.

Dugil Church is a rare case where a single church building has received a triple designation as a local cultural heritage site, a denominational historic site, and a provincial registered cultural heritage site.

This fact alone highlights the great historical value of Dugil Church. If you're traveling in Muju, a visit to explore the traces of faith and the footsteps of architectural history will be a meaningful experience!

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Source :https://blog.naver.com/mujucounty/224056668889

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