Osanri Choi Ja-sil Memorial
Fasting Prayer Mountain
at Osanri, Kyonggi Province, Korea

About 1 hour by bus from Yoido Full Gospel Church
(See #14 for bus schedule)

Prayer Mountain was established to provide a secluded place of prayer for those who desire a place to be alone with God.  The Yoido Full Gospel Church is happy to welcome our many friends from all over the world to visit us for a period of extended prayer.  There are directional signs to guide you at Prayer Mountain, written in Korean as well as in English.  Prayer Mountain can accommodate guests with either western or Korean-style sleeping facilities.  Individuals as well as groups should make advance reservations although these reservations are "subject to change." Prayer Mountain is privately owned and operated by Yoido Full Gospel Church, and sometimes these accommodations are needed for our ministers' seminars, etc., and these dates may not be known at the time you make reservations. 

1.                  Daily Church Services

            There are four services daily in the main sanctuary at Prayer Mountain.  The services are at 06:00, 11:00, 15:00, and 19:00.  Several pastors and many deaconesses minister, counsel, pray for the sick and lead the services with information about fasting and prayer.  These services are ONLY in the Korean language.  If you are bringing a group, however, if you notify us in advance as to what service you will attend, it may be possible to have interpretation available for you.

2.                  Prayer Grottoes

            Over 200 prayer grottoes are open daily for those who desire to spend prolonged periods of time in intercessory prayer.  Anyone can go into a prayer grotto any time during the day without requesting permission and pray as long as one desires.

3.                  Room, Piano, and Seating for Group Devotions

            If you are bringing a group to Prayer Mountain, you may request a room in advance for your group to meet together for devotions.

4.                  Accommodations

Accommodations have heat in the winter.  In the summer, there is no air conditioning, but fans are available for each room. 
NOTE:  Korean won is the only acceptable payment at Prayer Mountain.  Credit cards are not acceptable.  There is no foreign exchange bank at Prayer Mountain.

A.                The World Mission Center

            The World Mission Center has 20 western-style rooms.  Each room has two or four beds (bunk beds) and a private bathroom.  The cost is 20,000 won per room (not per bed).  Electricity outlets in the rooms are for 110 volts.  Check out time on the day of departure is 11:00 a.m.

B.                The House of Love

            The House of Love is available for individuals as well as large groups coming for retreats, seminars and other special occasions.  Reservations must be made by letter, fax or e-mail, giving us the exact dates accommodations are needed and the number of participants attending.  Electricity outlets in the rooms are for 220 volts (not 110).

1^st floor:
42 western-style rooms for individuals and/or couples.  Each room has two beds and a private bathroom.  The cost is 20,000 won per room (not per bed).  Check out time on the day of departure is 11:00 a.m.

2^nd floor:
17 rooms, only for groups, usually reserved for Korean guests.  Each room can accommodate 40 people.  There are no beds.  Foam rubber mats are on the floor.

3^rd floor:
20 rooms, only for groups, usually reserved for Korean guests.  Each room can accommodate 80 people.  There are no beds.  Foam rubber mats are on the floor.

One room on the second and third floors can be converted into classrooms for seminars or retreat classes with seating arrangements on the floor, Korean-style only.

5.                  Temperatures in Seoul

Korea is in the temperate zone and has four distinct seasons.  Prayer Mountain may be a little cooler than Seoul, but the average temperatures in Seoul are:

6.                  Things to Bring

            Although bed linens, a pillow and a hand towel are supplied for you, you may want to bring your own wash cloth and bath towel.  Bring comfortable walking shoes and casual clothes that do not need ironing, which are suitable for the time of year you will be with us.  Electrical items such as irons, coffeepots, etc., are not permissible.

7.                  Cafeteria
The Bethsaida dining room in the Korean restaurant building offers the following for all visitors, Korean and foreign:

a. 2,000 won A Korean meal, "Bab" with side dishes

b.    900 won Rice soup, "Juk"

c. 1,000 won Noodle soup, "Kooksu"

d. 1,200 won Cereal soup, "Uamsik" (Normally eat after fasting)

8.                  Agape Restaurant

            The Agape Restaurant offers several kinds of Korean meals (around 5,000 won each) and pumpkin soup - "Hobakjuk" for 3,000 won.

9.                  Vending Machines

            Vending machines offer both hot and cold drinks: coffee, fruit juices, soft drinks and milk.  Korean coins must be used in the vending machines.

10.              Small Convenience Store

            A small convenience store is located on the ground floor of the Korean restaurant building. The store sells snacks, soft drinks, juice, toiletries, towels, and mosquito repellant, etc.

11.              Christian Bookstore and Souvenir Store

          *A small Christian bookstore sells books in Korean, with just a few of Dr. Cho’s books in English.  It also sells telephone cards to be used in the telephones at Prayer Mountain.  (Note:  If you call Seoul from Prayer Mountain, it is a long distance call…a trunk call, so you must dial the city code for Seoul (02) before you dial the number you want to call.)

12.              Laundry Facilities

            There are no laundry facilities available.

13.              First Aid Assistance

            There is a first aid room on the ground floor of the Korean restaurant building.  It is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.

14.              Church Buses

            Church buses (light beige colored with burgundy, horizontal stripes) shuttle back and forth to Prayer Mountain every day and the bus rides are free.  Buses have a sign in the front window, in both Korean and English, which say,  "Bus to Prayer Mt."   You cannot make reservations for Prayer Mountain buses.  Please refer to the daily time schedule below.  A bus may leave BEFORE the scheduled time if it is already full. 

For more information, please contact:

15 Gukhoe-daero 76-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Tel. (82-2) 6181-9191