Peter Yu Tae-chol was a young Korean Catholic martyr who lived during the Joseon period. Born around 1826, he was the son of Augustine Nyou Tjin-kil, a government interpreter who was also martyred. During the Gihae persecution of 1839, the thirteen-year-old boy surrendered himself to the authorities. Following a period of physical abuse and torture involving hot coals, he was imprisoned and eventually strangled in Seoul.
Martyrdom and death
During the religious persecutions in Korea, Peter Yu Tae-chol faced severe punishment for his faith. After being beaten and subjected to torture with hot coals, he was held in prison. He died in Seoul on October 31, 1839, at the age of thirteen. He is recognized as one of the 103 Korean martyrs canonized by the Catholic Church.
Veneration
The Catholic Church honors his memory as a saint. He is commemorated on September 20 alongside the other 103 Korean martyrs. Additionally, his specific feast day is observed on October 21.