10 Years Plan

Early Life and Calling Seo Se-pyeong (서서평), originally known as Elisabeth Shepping, was born in Germany in 1889. Her early years were marked by a strong sense of compassion and a deep religious calling. She decided to dedicate her life to missionary work, feeling a profound desire to serve those in need. Missionary Work in Korea In 1912, Seo Se-pyeong arrived in Korea, a country that would become her lifelong home and the primary site of her missionary endeavors. She was assigned to Gwangju, a region with dire medical and social needs. Seo Se-pyeong quickly distinguished herself by her unwavering commitment to caring for the marginalized, particularly the "Hansen's disease" (leprosy) patients who were often ostracized from society. Dedication to Hansen's Disease Patients Seo Se-pyeong's work with Hansen's disease patients was groundbreaking. She established the first hospital for these patients in Korea, offering not only medical care but also compassion and d...