During June 2009 the UCA-SA Moderator hosted a visit to our partner church in South Korea, the Presbyterian church in the Republic of Korea (PROK).

June 2009 Visit to South Korea

Our partner church in South Korea hosted a visit by South Australians to the capital Seoul, and Iksan and Gunsan Presbyteries, during June 8 - 21 of 2009. The visit was led by the Moderator, Rev Rod Dyson. Information about this visit can be obtained from Rev Lawrie Linggood, Convenor, UCA-SA Korean Support Group, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Lyn Leane, International Mission Officer, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The purpose of the visit was:

• to listen and learn from Korean Christians as they invite us to their various churches and ministries
• to experience the beauty of the Korean countryside and the immensity of the city of Seoul
• to reflect with our Korean partners on their current links with families and friends in North Korea, and learn how they continue to support them
• to continue to build the partnership between the UCA-SA and the Presbyteries of Iksan and Gunsan, south of Seoul.

 Here are two memorable photos from the visit:

                                                The Moderator's party being met upon arrival

                                                    Rod and Liz Dyson in local costume

In addition to the moderator's trip, Naomi Duke has recently also returned from visiting our partner church in Korea. Some of her tips for people wanting to travel in Korea can be found here