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Yoido Full Gospel Church

여의도순복음교회 · 서울특별시

10 story sections35 min 17 s in all

A Protestant church organization in South Korea.

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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Yoido Full Gospel Church3:46

    Welcome to the architectural and spiritual epicenter of Korean Pentecostalism, the Yoido Full Gospel Church. As we stand near the approach from the National Assembly subway station, you are about to embark on a journey through…

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  2. 2The Exterior Plaza and Mosaic Facade3:45

    As we walk from the political heavyweights of the National Assembly buildings toward the religious epicenter, the sheer architectural footprint of the Yoido Full Gospel Church commands absolute attention. The structure rises…

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  3. 3The Main Entrance and Lobby3:39

    Stepping through the grand glass doors, we leave the quiet exterior and are immediately enveloped by the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of the main lobby. The sensory shift is profound. …

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  4. 4The Second Floor Balcony and Ceiling Architecture3:34

    Ascending the grand staircase, we arrive at the expansive second floor balcony. Step forward to the railing and take in the breathtaking panorama of the main sanctuary below. …

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  5. 5The Main Sanctuary Floor and the Altar3:32

    We have now descended to the main floor of the sanctuary, standing near the central altar. From this vantage point, looking back up at the towering balconies, the magnitude of the room feels incredibly heavy and intimate all at…

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  6. 6Cho Yong-gi Memorial Hall - Exhibition Space3:46

    We now step into the hushed, reverent atmosphere of the Cho Yong-gi Memorial Hall exhibition space. The sensory experience here shifts from the overwhelming scale of the mega-church to the highly intimate, biographical details of…

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  7. 7Cho Yong-gi Memorial Hall - Recreated Office3:42

    Stepping into this meticulously recreated space, you are standing in an exact replica of Reverend Cho Yong-gi's personal pastoral office. The atmosphere here is distinctly authoritative and scholarly, lined with massive…

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  8. 8The Underground Fellowship Hall and Dining Area3:41

    Navigating the labyrinthine corridors down to Basement Level Three, the austere quiet of the Memorial Hall is abruptly replaced by a warm, chaotic symphony of sounds and smells. Welcome to the massive communal dining halls of the…

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  9. 9Yoido Full Gospel Church3:15

    Let us now descend deep into the cavernous spaces of Basement Level Three, where we find the church's massive cafeteria. Here, the highly elevated spiritual atmosphere of the sanctuary transitions seamlessly into the deeply…

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  10. 10Closing2:37

    Emerging from the depths of the underground fellowship halls, we step back out into the daylight of the Yoido plaza. Take a deep breath of the fresh air and turn around for one final look at the colossal facade of the Yoido Full…

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What is Yoido Full Gospel Church?

Yoido Full Gospel Church is a place in 서울특별시 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location서울특별시
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Total length35 min 17 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates37.5310, 126.9233
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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