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The Presbyterian Church in Korea (JungAng) was formed when Pastor Baek Kee-Hwan left the HapDongJungAng. In 2004, it has 60,500 members and 355 congregations. It subscribes the Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession. [1]
Chung-Ang University is one of the top leading private research universities in Seoul, South Korea. The university operates two campuses: main campus located in Dongjak District, Seoul, and an additional campus in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. CAU consists of 16 undergraduate colleges and 16 graduate schools.
The JoongAng, formally known as JoongAng Ilbo, is a South Korean daily newspaper published in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the three biggest newspapers in South Korea, and a newspaper of record for South Korea. The paper also publishes an English edition, Korea JoongAng Daily, in alliance with the International New York Times. It is often regarded as the holding company of JoongAng Group chaebol as it is owner of various affiliates, such as the broadcast station and drama producing company JTBC, and movie theatres chain Megabox.
Jung Woo-sung is a South Korean actor and the first Korean UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Jung started his career as a fashion model, rising to stardom and teenage cult status with the gangster film Beat (1997), for which he won Best New Actor at the 17th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.
Providence, better known as JMS, is a Christian new religious movement founded by Jung Myung-seok in 1980 and headquartered in Wol Myeong-dong, South Korea. Providence has been widely referred to by international media as a cult.
Jung Ryeo-won is an Australian actress and former singer based in South Korea. She began her career as a singer in the girl group Chakra, following their disbandment of the group, she transitioned to an actress where she rose to fame in the hit television series My Name Is Kim Sam-soon (2005). She is also known for her roles in Two Faces of My Girlfriend (2007), Castaway on the Moon (2009), History of a Salaryman (2012) and Wok of Love (2018).
Jeong Jae-yeong is a South Korean actor. He is known for starring in the films Guns & Talks (2001), Silmido (2003), Someone Special (2004), Welcome to Dongmakgol (2005), Public Enemy Returns (2008), Castaway on the Moon (2009), Moss (2010), Confession of Murder (2012), Noryang: Deadly Sea (2023), as well as the television series Partners for Justice (2018–19).
Go Hyun-jung, or Ko Hyun-jung, is a South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder. She debuted in the entertainment industry as a Miss Korea runner-up in 1989 and went on to star in Sandglass (1995), one of the highest-rated and critically acclaimed dramas in Korean television history. She retired after marrying chaebol Chung Yong-jin in 1995, then returned to acting after their divorce in 2003. Go has since regained her top star status in Korea, becoming the highest-paid actress on TV after the success of her series' Queen Seondeok (2009) and Big Thing (2010).
Jeong-dong is a legal dong, or neighbourhood of the Jung-gu district in Seoul, South Korea and governed by its administrative dong, Sogong-dong.
Hwang Jung-eum, is a South Korean actress and singer. She first gained recognition for her role in the sitcom High Kick Through the Roof (2009). After starring in her first leading role in television series Listen to My Heart (2011), she became notable for Full House Take 2 (2012), Secret Love (2013), Kill Me, Heal Me (2015), She Was Pretty (2015), The Undateables (2018), Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020), and The Escape of the Seven (2023–2024).
Lee Jung-jae is a South Korean actor. Considered one of South Korea's most successful actors, he has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, six Baeksang Arts Awards, in addition to nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Gotham Award. Aside from his acting career, Lee is also a businessman, having launched a chain of restaurants in Seoul, as well as founding several businesses including the development company Seorim C&D. He owns several of his businesses with fellow actor and close friend Jung Woo-sung.
Lee Min-jung is a South Korean actress. She began her career in Jang Jin's stage plays, and for a few years appeared in supporting roles on film and television. She became known after her appearance in Boys Over Flowers (2009), and landed her first lead role in family drama Smile, You (2009). She achieved widespread recognition for her leading role in the romantic comedy Cyrano Agency (2010). She also starred in Wonderful Radio (2012), Big (2012), Cunning Single Lady (2014) and Come Back Mister (2016). In 2020, she starred and gained recognition in the KBS weekend drama, Once Again.
Jung Il-woo is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the sitcom Unstoppable High Kick (2006), and the television dramas The Return of Iljimae (2009), 49 Days (2011), Cool Guys, Hot Ramen (2011), Moon Embracing the Sun (2012), and Cinderella with Four Knights (2016).
Kim Sung-hoon, better known as Ha Jung-woo (Korean: 하정우), is a South Korean actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer. One of the highest grossing actors in South Korea, Ha's starring films have accumulated more than 100 million tickets. Only 3 other actors have reached this milestone, with Ha being nearly a decade younger than the rest when achieving this.
Kim Yoon-ji, known professionally as Jung So-min (Korean: 정소민), is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in the television series Bad Guy (2010). Jung is known for her roles in the television series Playful Kiss (2010), the Korean adaptation of the popular manga Itazura na Kiss, My Father Is Strange (2017), Because This Is My First Life (2017), The Smile Has Left Your Eyes (2018) and Alchemy of Souls (2022), as well as the films Twenty (2015) and Love Reset (2023).
Presbyterian Church in Korea (HwanWon) was founded by Pastor Song Jae-Muk, who separated from the Presbyterian Church in Korea (HoHun). In 1969 the General Assembly of HwanWon accepted the services of a missionary of the Westminster Presbyterian World Mission, namely Robert S. Rapp. HwanWon suffered several splits. The denomination lost most of its strength and the new moderator decided to united with the JungAng presbytery and the JeongTong. The united church become the Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDongHwanWon).
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (JapDongJungAng) was founded by a group that separated from the JungAng denomination. This group opposed to the practice of ordaining women ministers. They formed a Presbytery, and later a General Assembly. It has 132,000 members and 550 congregations in 25 Presbyteries. The Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession are generally accepted.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (BoSuTongHap) was founded by Pastor Chung Yun-Sung in 1976 together with Baek Kee. Previously they participated in the reconstruction of the Presbyterian Church in Korea (JungAng), but criticised the denomination. The BoSuJaeJung was formed. In 1985 a new seminary was founded. The BoSuJaeJung merged with other denominations and formed the BoSuTongHap. In 2004 it had 6,000 members and 102 congregations. It subscribes the Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession.
The Women Pastors Presbyterian Church in Korea was founded by women who had had difficulties in being ordained and recognised as pastors within their existing denomination, the Presbyterian Church in Korea (JungAng). They decided to create a Presbytery within JungAng, but later left to form their own General Assembly. A year later they opened a Theological Seminary. It subscribes the Apostles Creed and Westminster Confession. In 2004, there were 15,407 members in 103 congregations and 65 ordained ministers.
The Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDongHwanWon) is a result of the unification of 3 groups in 1983. HwanWon church united with the independent JungAng Presbytery and the JeongTong church. It subscribes the Apostles Creed and the Westminster Confession. In 2004 it had almost 10,000 members in 46 congregations served by 46 pastors.
Jung Hae-in is a South Korean actor. He first made an appearance in AOA Black's music video for "Moya" in 2013 and officially debuted in the series Bride of the Century (2014). Jung gained recognition for his roles in the television series While You Were Sleeping (2017) and Prison Playbook (2017–2018). He has since appeared in the television series Something in the Rain (2018), One Spring Night (2019), D.P. (2021–2023) and Snowdrop (2021–2022).
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