Saenamteo
| Saenamteo | |
|---|---|
The Saenamteo martyrs' shrine and Catholic Church | |
| Location | |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Geographic coordinates | 37°31′30″N 126°57′25″E / 37.5249626°N 126.956892°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1987 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 새남터 |
| Hanja | 沙南基 |
| Revised Romanization | Saenamteo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Saenamt'ŏ |
Saenamteo (Korean: 새남터) is a location on the north bank of the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. During the Joseon period it was a sandy area outside the city walls. that was used punishment of political prisoners, including Roman Catholic believers, priests, and missionaries among the Korean Martyrs. A memorial church, consecrated in 1987, now stands on the site and houses a Martyrs' Memorial.