Tag: Korean Methodist Church

  • Lee Dae-Wi (David Lee) (1878–1928): A Life of Sacrifice and Service

    Lee Dae-Wi (David Lee) (1878–1928): A Life of Sacrifice and Service

    Read in Korean Born in Pyongyang, Pyeongnam, he graduated from Soongsil Middle School, a Christian school, and came to the United States in 1903 for the purpose of studying abroad. In 1903, he organized a social club in San Francisco with Ahn Chang-ho and took the lead in the movement to improve the living conditions…

  • Yang Joo-sam (1879 – Missing): Publisher of the First Korean Monthly Magazine ‘Daedo’

    Yang Joo-sam (1879 – Missing): Publisher of the First Korean Monthly Magazine ‘Daedo’

    Read in Korean Yang Joo-sam arrived in San Francisco in 1906, during a time when the city was struggling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. He was on his way to the East Coast for further studies, with the intention of dedicating himself to serving his country and its people. However, his deep love…