The Catholic Church in South Korea has renewed its warning to the faithful over the long-running controversy surrounding the alleged visionary Julia Youn of Naju, as concerns mount that the spread of her claims in the run-up to World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027.
In a statement released on March 12, the Korean bishops’ conference confirmed that Archbishop Simon Ok Hyun-jin of Gwangju is in communication with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and is preparing a further decree intended not only for the local Church but for Catholics worldwide. The move reflects a judgement that the issue has outgrown its diocesan origins and now requires a more coordinated response at an international level.
