Seoul Korea Temple
| Seoul Korea Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Seoul Korea Temple | ||||
| Number | 37 | |||
| Dedication | 14 December 1985, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 1 acre (0.40 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 28,057 ft2 (2,606.6 m2) | |||
| Height | 112 ft (34 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
| Church chronology | ||||
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| Additional information | ||||
| Announced | 1 April 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 9 May 1983, by Marvin J. Ashton | |||
| Open house | 26 November 26 – 7 December 1985 | |||
| Designed by | Church A&E Services and Komerican Architects | |||
| Location | Seoul, South Korea | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 37°33′32.24519″N 126°55′52.68360″E / 37.5589569972°N 126.9313010000°E | |||
| Exterior finish | Granite exterior | |||
| Temple design | Modern adaptation of six-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Visitors' center | yes | |||
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The Seoul Korea Temple (Korean: 한국 서울 성전) is the 37th operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Seoul, South Korea, the temple was announced on April 1, 1981, by church president Spencer W. Kimball. It was the first temple constructed on the Asian mainland and the fourth built in Asia overall. Ground was broken on May 9, 1983, under the direction of Marvin J. Ashton of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the temple was dedicated on December 14–15, 1985, by Gordon B. Hinckley in six sessions. During the public open house held in late 1985, more than 12,000 people toured the building.