Australian missionaries and Korea

The Presbyterian Church of Victoria sent J.H. Davies as a missionary to Korea in 1889, and many others followed. Missionary work was conducted in three main areas: mission schools, hospitals, and the church. Western style hospitals contributed to breaking the social hierarchy, as everybody could receive treatment at the hospitals. The missionaries also established schools to enhance education and teach the Bible. These schools contributed to the development of modern society in Korea.

Rev Dr John Brown, a retired minister in the Uniting Church in Australia, served for many years in Korea, and is attending the WCC. It was good to see him today. He tells me he is registered as one of the Korean delegates, such is the sense of connection with the Korean churches.