Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung is a prominent South Korean Roman Catholic leader. Born on December 5, 1943, in Seoul, he was ordained a priest in 1970 and later became the Archbishop of Seoul in 2012. He was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2014, recognizing his significant contributions to the Church in South Korea. As a cardinal, Yeom has focused on various social issues, including promoting peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula. He has also been involved in interfaith dialogue, working to foster understanding between different religious communities in South Korea.