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Arrest for Heresy
- When
- December 1863
- Where
- Jeolla province
Choe Je-u was arrested in late 1863 for allegedly preaching heretical and dangerous teachings, following a period of refuge.
Authorities suspected him of Catholicism, forcing him to take refuge in Jeolla province from June 1861 to March 1862. He was arrested shortly before 10 December 1863, having gained fame throughout the peninsula with followers ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands.
Sources
- Ch'oe Cheu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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