Pietro Kim Jaedok

Joseph Enkh-Baatar was ordained deacon in Daejeon, South Korea, on 10 December. In an interview with AsiaNews, he talked about the challenges of his future priestly life in the country with the world's youngest Church, looked at the difficulties of proclaiming the Gospel in a society where unfettered capitalism coexists with animist traditions, and described the many problems that await him. Yet, he is full of hope. "I want to become a priest who never loses sight of his centre, which is Jesus Christ, so that I can carry out my mission."

As way to celebrate Teachers and Students Day, a group of young ship survivors decided to honour Augustine Nam Yoon-chul, paying tribute at his tomb. The teacher died whilst saving the lives of dozens of young people during the terrible tragedy that saw the ferry sink. The government plans to declare him a "Righteous of Korea".

Inspired by Card. Kim, who in 1996 has prompted Catholic doctors and volunteers to help immigrants with no money or health insurance in Korea. Forced to operate in a corridor of the seminary in the capital, this great tool of charity has found the funds to open an independent structure.