Est. 1912 · Seoul, Korea
The Presbyterian Church of Korea — proclaiming the Gospel and carrying out ministries grounded in the Reformed tradition and an ecumenical spirit, serving the world since 1912.
"A Global Community of Life where the Triune God breathes, rests, and springs forth."
"Hallelujah! I pray that the grace and peace of the Lord overflow upon everyone who visits this place."
As the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) marks its 110th General Assembly since its founding, I offer my greetings as I begin my year of service as Moderator. It has been 113 years since the Presbyterian Church of Korea (Independent Presbytery) began at Jangdaehyeon Church in Pyongyang in 1907, followed by the organization of the Joseon Presbyterian Church in 1912 centered around the Pyongyang Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
The theme for the 110th General Assembly is: "Forgiveness: The Beginning of Love." The Lord commanded Peter to forgive "seventy times seven." There is nothing in this world that cannot be forgiven. While the joy of receiving forgiveness is great, the joy of giving forgiveness is even greater.
When the ministries of our Church are built upon this grace of forgiveness, our Church will grow stronger by choosing forgiveness over slander, reconciliation over conflict, and love over retaliation. Furthermore, I hope this year will be a time of practicing forgiveness not only within the Church but throughout society.
I earnestly pray that the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be abundant upon all churches and presbyteries under the 110th General Assembly of the PCK, as well as upon the homes and workplaces of all our congregations.
— The 110th Moderator, The Presbyterian Church of Korea, Rev. Dr. Hoon Jung
"We are currently walking a new path toward becoming a 'Church moving toward life beyond survival.'"
I extend my heartfelt wishes for peace to all who love and pray for the PCK General Assembly, to the Korean church, and to our neighboring communions. As we open our 110th General Assembly, I earnestly pray that God's great grace and peace will be upon us all once again.
The challenges facing the Church in this rapidly changing world go beyond mere survival; they call us to address the fundamental Mission of embodying the Kingdom of God here on earth. In response, the General Assembly is dedicated to the work of saving and restoring life through our Long-Term Capacity Development Plan, "Pilgrimage for the Ecumenical Decade for Life Civilization and Ministry Pilgrimage (2022–2032)." The theme of the 110th General Assembly, "Forgiveness: The Beginning of Love (Isaiah 55:7, Ephesians 4:31–32)," reflects the core value of the Gospel.
It is my hope that by reaching out with hands of forgiveness and practicing love, we will build the Kingdom of God on this earth — a kingdom overflowing with the life of Jesus Christ.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) was established on September 1, 1912, as "The Presbyterian Church of Chosun." Guided by the Holy Bible and the PCK Constitution, we proclaim the Gospel and carry out our ministries accordingly. Rooted in the Reformed tradition and an ecumenical spirit, we adhere to Presbyterian doctrine, the Apostles' Creed, the 12 Articles of the Korean Presbyterian Confession of Faith, and the Westminster Catechism and Confession of Faith.
The Cross symbolizes Christ's work of salvation — colored red to embody the blood of Christ. The scroll signifies God's Word while mirroring the shape of the Korean Peninsula — colored green, symbolizing the hope and steadfast commitment of the PCK.
Together, the symbol portrays the PCK General Assembly's vision of witnessing the evangelization of both the Korean Peninsula and the entire world.
※ Source: PCK Statistics Committee, as of December 31, 2024 (110th General Assembly)
| Year | Presbyteries | Churches | Ministers | Elders | Baptized Members | Total Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 (101st) | 66 | 8,843 | 18,699 | 30,328 | 1,745,305 | 2,789,102 |
| 2016 (102nd) | 67 | 8,984 | 19,067 | 31,237 | 1,733,006 | 2,730,900 |
| 2017 (103rd) | 67 | 9,096 | 19,832 | 31,268 | 1,716,953 | 2,627,696 |
| 2018 (104th) | 68 | 9,190 | 20,506 | 32,278 | 1,681,506 | 2,554,227 |
| 2019 (105th) | 68 | 9,288 | 20,775 | 32,511 | 1,674,221 | 2,506,985 |
| 2020 (106th) | 69 | 9,341 | 21,050 | 32,647 | 1,615,710 | 2,392,919 |
| 2021 (107th) | 69 | 9,421 | 21,423 | 33,626 | 1,617,335 | 2,358,914 |
| 2022 (108th) | 69 | 9,476 | 22,180 | 34,715 | 1,602,398 | 2,302,682 |
| 2023 (109th) | 69 | 9,473 | 22,510 | 35,137 | 1,555,460 | 2,207,982 |
| 2024 (110th) ★ | 69 | 9,446 | 23,020 | 35,865 | 1,661,547 | 2,190,919 |
While the 21st century was expected to bring unprecedented prosperity through economic growth and technological advancement, human civilization has instead found itself mired in intersecting crises. The world, which God created, nurtured, and commanded to flourish, now faces an existential threat.
Humanity faces a "Kairos Crisis" marked by climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists predict that if global temperatures rise by 1.5°C within the next decade, we will face a climatic tipping point threatening the very survival of the global community.
The COVID-19 pandemic — following Ebola, SARS, MERS, and Zika — led to an unprecedented global shutdown. These recurring outbreaks are symptoms of an ecological crisis; without a fundamental shift toward ecological civilization, even more severe pandemics are inevitable.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution heralds the age of Artificial Intelligence. Some project that AI may reach a technological singularity by 2045, potentially surpassing collective human intelligence and raising profound ethical concerns about human agency.
In Korea, an aging population, record-low birth rates, and a demographic cliff threaten rural and local communities. The world groans under a New Cold War, extreme economic polarization, and the manipulation of public opinion through disinformation.
In 1884, Suh Sang-ryun founded Sorae Church, the first Presbyterian church in Korea. Rev. Horace G. Underwood arrived in 1885, officially marking the beginning of Presbyterian mission work. The Pyongyang Theological Seminary was established in 1901, and by 1907 the Daehan Presbytery was organized with the first seven Korean Presbyterian pastors ordained.
Following liberation, the "Koshin" group separated in 1951, the "Ki-jang" group in 1953, and the "Hapdong" group in 1959. Since then, our denomination has been known as "The Presbyterian Church of Korea." The PCK centennial was celebrated in 1984 and the 10th WCC General Assembly was hosted in Busan in 2013. In 2022, the 107th General Assembly adopted the current decade-long vision.
The PCK General Assembly operates through a Moderator, Board of Directors, and General Secretary — supported by five ministry departments, standing departments, and committees.
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PCK Centennial Memorial Building
29 Daehak-ro 3-gil (135 Yeonji-dong)
Jongno-gu, Seoul 03128, Korea
37°34′27″N · 127°00′12″E
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