Christian communities already existed in Joseon since the 17th century, however it was only by the 1880s that the government allowed a large number of Western missionaries to enter the country.
Komunitas Kristen sudah ada di Joseon sejak abad ke-17 , Namun baru pada tahun 1880-an, pemerintah mengizinkan sejumlah besar misionaris Barat memasuki negara tersebut.