The memorial commemorates the visit of the British ships Alceste and Lyra to the coast of Seocheon in 1816.
Karl Gützlaff, a German missionary, is credited with providing the first Bible to the local people during this expedition.
The structure is specifically designed to highlight the historical narrative of the 1816 voyage rather than just church history.
It is situated near the coastline where the historical event is believed to have taken place.
The museum grounds include an outdoor memorial park that offers views of the Yellow Sea.
The interior exhibits bridge the gap between early 19th-century maritime exploration and the development of Korean Christianity.
The Korea's First Bible Introduction Memorial Hall commemorates the 1816 arrival of the Gützlaff Bible on the Masarangdo Islands via a British ship. It serves as a historical repository documenting the initial entry and subsequent dissemination of Protestantism into the Korean peninsula. The facility features a permanent exhibition hall detailing the ship's journey, historical context of the era, and the cultural impact of the scripture. A full-scale replica of the ship used by Karl Gützlaff is a central component of the site's historical interpretation. The memorial stands in Seocheon-gun to anchor the region's religious heritage narrative.
The full-scale ship replica located on the museum grounds.
Visit the outdoor sculpture park on the grounds for a view overlooking the coastal area.
Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Masarangdo island beaches.
Check the museum's official website before traveling as local events may occasionally limit access to specific exhibition halls.
Do not mistake this for a large metropolitan museum; it is a specialized historical site, so plan secondary activities in Seocheon to fill your day.
Closed every Monday and on the day of major national holidays.
Maintain a quiet, respectful tone inside the exhibition halls.
