Over the weekend Lodge Han Yang had its annual St Paddy’s Day fundraiser. We hit up the streets of Itaewon and gave away goodies while asking for donations for the Give Out Love Orphanage. We managed to raise over half a million won for the orphanage. As always, it was a lot of fun and … More St Paddy’s
On January 25th, Lodge Harry S. Truman held a dinner in honor of Robert Burns’ Birthday, otherwise known as a “Burns Supper” or “Burns Night”. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets … More Robert Burns
Recently the Seoul Valley of the Scottish Rite (Southern Jurisdiction) had a pancake breakfast and an open installation ceremony in Pyeongtaek. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry commonly known as simply the Scottish Rite, is one of several Rites of Freemasonry. A Rite is a series of progressive degrees that are conferred by … More Scottish Rite
Around this time of the year, a delegation from the District Grand Lodge of the Far East (Scottish Constitution) led by the District Grand Master comes to Korea to perform the installation ceremony of the 3 Scottish lodges on the peninsula. Lodge Pusan #1675 had their installation on a Wednesday and my friend Doc Marty … More Installation Time of Year
Over the weekend we held a Scotch and Cigar Night at Burn In Hal in Itaewon. There was a fine selection of scotch available, including some fine Cuban cigars. Dalwhinnie 15, Cragganmore 12, Lagavulin 16 and one Partagas Series D No. 4 Cuban Cigar. This was a very swanky event, so we made sure … More Scotch and Cigar Night
Recently, the Widow’s Sons celebrated their 2nd Anniversary by having a ride and BBQ. The Widows Sons R.A (Riding Association) is a Masonic Riding Association comprised of Freemasons. The purpose of the Widows Sons is to provide a social and fraternal outlet for Freemasons who ride and desire to socialize and travel the open roads … More The Widow’s Sons
One of the charities the lodge supports is the “Give Out Love” Orphanage located in Nangok, a tough working-class neighborhood in Seoul. One thing that makes this orphanage so unique is that attached to the side of the building is a drop box for babies whose parents can’t take care of them. Pastor Lee, who … More Give Out Love
This past weekend a picnic was held on Yongsan Garrison by MacArthur Lodge #183 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Phillipines. There were visitors from the Han Yang and Harry S. Truman lodges including friends and family. There was more than enough food to go around. Everyone had their full and then some. … More Mac Picnic
This past weekend we went back down to Pyeongtaek and raised Bro Neil to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Afterwards, we celebrated with a St John’s Day Feast. We did it in Table Lodge style, where we had to ask permission to speak, use code words for certain things, and ask for dispensation … More Third Degree and St John’s Feast
On Mother’s Day weekend we celebrated with a Mark Degree in the morning and a Mother’s Day Barbeque in the afternoon. The day began at the USO where Han Yang was to put on it’s first Mark Degree in over 10 years. We were all very keen to put the Mark on, as several brothers … More Mark Master Degree and Mother’s Day BBQ
Markland Mason 