Seoul Korea Temple

Seoul, South Korea · built 1985

The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Seoul, South Korea, the temple was announced on April 1, 1981, by church president Spencer W. Kimball. It was the first temple constructed on the Asian mainland and the fourth built in Asia overall. Ground was broken on May 9, 1983, under the direction of Marvin J. Ashton of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the temple was dedicated on December 14–15, 1985, by Gordon B. Hinckley in six sessions. During the public open house held in late 1985, more than 12,000 people toured the building.

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