Presbyterian Church in Korea (BupTong)

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The Presbyterian Church in Korea (BupTong) was formed in 1971 by Pastor Jun Seong-Soo. The "BopTong is conservative in theology and strongly anti-communist". It has 34,000 members and 230 congregations. It accepts the Westminster Confession. [1]

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References

  1. "Address data base of Reformed churches and institutions".