the first Christians in Korea were locals who converted to Catholicism in China and brought the religion back with them in 1784, but Dr. Allen was the one who introduced Protestant Christianity into Korea a century later.
So what, you say.
What I didn't know was that he is also credited for introducing modern western medicine into that country.
and yes, the story of the first modern hospital is being made into a Korean Soap Opera, seen through the eyes of a butcher who becomes a doctor.
more HERE.
I'm a big fan of Korean soap operas, when I can watch them...
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