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References
- ↑ UCA News website, Diocese of Masan
- ↑ Vatican Press website, Cardinal Kim Sou Hwan
- ↑ Catholic Times, Pope Francis appoints new South Korean bishop, article dated April 21, 2016
- ↑ UCA News website, Korean Bishop Bae resigns over poor health, article dated August 29, 2022
- ↑ Catholic Sabah website, Korean Catholics help sustain marine life, fish species, article Jun 26, 2023
- ↑ Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea website, Rev. Paul SHIN Eun Keun
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