Changchung Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Changchung, Pyongyang, North Korea

Changchung Cathedral is a two-section building in the Changchung neighborhood of Songyo-guyok, East Pyongyang. The left section is faced in dark reddish-brown brick with horizontal grooves and has a tall white arch with stepped moldings, a green circular wheel ornament, a narrow arched window and a dark-doored entrance. The right section is plain light-grey concrete with a pointed white arch around a tall narrow dark window.

The first cathedral, a red-brick building from the late 19th century, was destroyed in the Korean War. In 1949 Bishop Francis Hong Yong-ho was imprisoned; his death was acknowledged by the Holy See in 2013. A new cathedral opened in East Pyongyang in 1988, alongside two Protestant churches.

The cathedral is run by the Korean Catholic Association, which is not affiliated with the Holy See, so there is no bishop or resident priest. Since a 2015 agreement with the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea, South Korean priests and bishops may celebrate Mass and administer the sacraments here on major feast days.

Access to the building is controlled by local authorities and requires prior approval for visitors. Religious services take place at specific times, so checking current visiting hours beforehand is helpful.

The site manages a noodle factory that receives financial support from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul and Korean-Americans. This practical operation helps sustain the religious community economically.