# Research Foundation of Korean Church History
**Wikidata**: [Q118907117](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118907117)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/research-foundation-of-korean-church-history

## Summary
The Research Foundation of Korean Church History is a South Korean research institute focused on the study of Korean church history, specifically within the Roman Catholic tradition. It publishes the academic journal "Research journal of Korean Church History" and maintains a YouTube presence.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** South Korea
- **Instance of:** Research institute
- **Religion/Worldview:** Roman Catholic
- **House Publication:** Research journal of Korean Church History
- **YouTube Handle:** kchistory (Channel ID: UCmSUCN8uXsBtXzDZjNu40vg)
- **DBPIA Publisher ID:** IPRD00010111
- **Encyclopedia of Korean Culture ID:** E0061075
- **Aliases:** The Research Foundation of Korean Church History
- **Sitelink Count (Research Institute class):** 41

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary focus of the Research Foundation of Korean Church History?
A: The institute is dedicated to research specifically related to the history of the Korean church, with a defined focus on Roman Catholicism in Korea.

### Q: What is the Research Foundation of Korean Church History's religious affiliation?
A: It is explicitly associated with the Roman Catholic religion and worldview.

### Q: What academic publication does the Research Foundation of Korean Church History produce?
A: It publishes the "Research journal of Korean Church History" as its primary house publication.

### Q: How does the Research Foundation of Korean Church History engage online?
A: It maintains a YouTube channel with the handle "kchistory" and channel ID UCmSUCN8uXsBtXzDZjNu40vg.

## Why It Matters
The Research Foundation of Korean Church History plays a crucial role in preserving and advancing the specialized knowledge of Korea's Catholic heritage. As the primary research institute dedicated to this specific niche within Korean religious history, it addresses the critical need for scholarly documentation and analysis of the development, challenges, and contributions of the Roman Catholic Church in Korea. This focused research fills a significant gap in broader historical studies, ensuring the nuanced story of Korean Catholicism is understood and accessible. Its activities, including journal publication and digital outreach via YouTube, contribute to both academic rigor and public education about a vital part of Korea's religious and cultural landscape.

## Notable For
- Being the primary research institute in South Korea specifically dedicated to the history of the *Roman Catholic* Church in Korea.
- Publishing the specialized academic journal "Research journal of Korean Church History".
- Maintaining a dedicated YouTube presence under the handle "kchistory" for disseminating historical content.
- Holding a unique DBPIA publisher identification (IPRD00010111) for its scholarly publications.
- Being cataloged with the Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (ID: E0061075), signifying its recognized cultural importance.

## Body
### Identity and Classification
- The entity is officially named "Research Foundation of Korean Church History" with the alias "The Research Foundation of Korean Church History".
- Its primary classification is a "research institute" (class: research institute), an organization whose main purpose is conducting research.
- It is located in South Korea.
- It is explicitly associated with the Roman Catholic religion and worldview.

### Academic Output
- Its principal house publication is the "Research journal of Korean Church History".
- It holds the DBPIA publisher ID "IPRD00010111" for its academic journal.
- It is recognized in the Encyclopedia of Korean Culture with ID "E0061075".

### Digital Presence
- It operates a YouTube channel with the handle "kchistory".
- The YouTube channel ID is "UCmSUCN8uXsBtXzDZjNu40vg".
- The channel title in Korean is "한국교회사연구소".
- The channel started on "2021-01-14".
- As of the last recorded data point ("2023-06-04"), it had "120" videos uploaded and "571" subscribers.

### Recognition and Context
- The entity is part of the broader research institute class, which has 41 sitelink counts across Wikidata.
- It references the YouTube channel setup source with ID Q8056784 as of "2025-11-28".

## References

1. YouTube API