Masonic Lodges in Korea
There are currently four Masonic lodges meeting in the Republic of Korea. Because of the relatively small number of active masons in Korea, a strong fellowship exists between the four lodges. Han Yang Lodge No. 1048, Lodge Pusan No. 1675, and Lodge Harry S. Truman No. 1727 are on the Roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. MacArthur Lodge No. 183 holds its charter from the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines. Below is some additional information about each lodge:
·Seoul·
Lodge Han Yang No. 1048
Lodge Han Yang No. 1048 is the oldest Masonic Lodge in the Republic of Korea. Consecrated in November of 1908 the Lodge has endured the Occupation of Japan, World War II and the Korean War. Our members come from Korea and around the world making our Lodge truly cosmopolitan. Our Lodge is a Scottish Constitution Lodge under the guidance of the District Grand Lodge of the Far East.
The Lodge meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 pm. The Lodge meets in the Cheesman Room in the Seoul Club. Visiting Brethren are always welcome!
Website: lodgehanyang.com
Email: lodgehanyang@hotmail.com
MacArthur Lodge #183
MacArthur Lodge No. 183, chartered in 1964, is the only Masonic Lodge of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Philippines in operation on the Korean Peninsula. Morning Calm Lodge No. 189 merged with MacArthur Lodge No. 183 in 1996. All constituent lodges of the Grand Lodge of the Philippines work a form of the American Webb Ritual, closely aligned to Californian forms. Consequently, lodges open in the third degree, and conduct normal lodge business at separate meetings.
MacArthur Lodge #183 meets on the Yongsan U.S. Army Garrison in Seoul. Meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Special meetings are also held on some Saturday mornings for degree work.
Website: www.macarthur183.net
Email: thewebmaster@macarthur183.net
·Pyeongtaek·
Lodge Harry S. Truman #1727
Harry S. Truman Masonic Lodge was founded in 1979. Harry S. Truman is a Scottish Constituted Lodge under the Charter of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The lodge building is located nearby Pyeongtaek City. Meetings are usually followed by harmony in the Keystone Lounge.
Lodge Truman meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 7:00pm and usually holds special meetings on the second Saturday of the month.
Website: www.trumanlodge1727.com
Email: secretary@trumanlodge1727.com
·Busan·
Lodge Pusan #1675
Lodge Pusan No. 1675 was chartered on 3 May 1973, on the Roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland.
Lodge Pusan#1675 meets on one Saturday each month. Contact the lodge secretary for further details.
