Story: Koreans

Korean church, North Shore, Auckland

Korean church, North Shore, Auckland

Many Koreans are Christians, and their arrival in New Zealand has been welcomed by churches experiencing diminishing congregations. They have also established their own churches, such as this one on Auckland’s North Shore. The Kwanglim Methodist Church is one of the largest Methodist movements in the world.

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Inshil Choe Yoon and Hong-key Yoon, 'Koreans - Community and culture', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/1146/korean-church-north-shore-auckland (accessed 19 April 2024)

Story by Inshil Choe Yoon and Hong-key Yoon, published 8 Feb 2005, reviewed & revised 1 Oct 2015, updated 1 Apr 2016