Welcome to Harry S. Truman Masonic Lodge
Masonic Lodge meetings, fellowship, and community in the Republic of Korea near USAG Humphreys.
Welcome to Our Lodge
We are a Masonic lodge in South Korea, chartered under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, meeting regularly near USAG Humphreys. To inquire about joining our worldwide brotherhood, please click join below. To be one, ask one.
About Our Lodge
Harry S. Truman Masonic Lodge #1727 was chartered 8 December 1979 by the District Grand Lodge of the Far East under the Grand Lodge of Scotland.Our Lodge is located in the town of Noyang-ri, just outside of USAG Humphreys back gate.
Regular meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month.
Lodge Meetings attire: khakis/collared shirt
Harmony Night Attire: regular daily attire
Truman Lodge Events
We offer fellowship, community support, and personal development through our regular meetings and activities.
Regular Meetings
Join us on the first and third Thursday of each month for enriching discussions and fellowship.
Community Engagement
Local events and initiatives that strengthen our bonds and support the community around us.
Masonic Recognition
Grand Lodge of Scotland
If your Lodge is recognized by the Grand Lodge of Scotland, you may attend our Lodge Meetings.
US Lodges
Most of our visiting brethren are from US Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Scotland has recognized, and is recognized, by all 50 States. Stateside Lodge Secretaries will not find our Lodge listed under "Korea", because we're under the Far East District of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and not our own Grand Lodge. Be sure to check your Year Books under Scotland or Hong Kong.
Harmony
Harmony is provided voluntarily by members on many off-night gatherings, and always on Lodge Meeting nights. To volunteer, please contact the Worshipful Junior Warden or other Office Bearer.
Events
We hold several open (public) events throughout the year. Typical events include: Burns Night, Thanksgiving Pig Roast, July 4th, and the Senior Warden's Birthday Bash. View our Calendar
Our Location
Visit us at the Harry S. Truman Masonic Lodge #1727, conveniently located near USAG Humphreys in South Korea.
Address
578 Gyeyang-ro, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours
First, Third Thursdays @1900 (7pm)
Each Thursday @1600 (4pm) for Harmony (Social Gathering, no meeting)
Lodge Namesake
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States of America. He was made an Honorary Member of the Grand Lodge of Scotland due to his numerous contributions to Craft Freemasonry. We're honored to have him as our Lodge namesake, and Brother!
Truman Statue in Korea
A 13.8-foot statue of former US President Harry S. Truman was unveiled in Dabu-dong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea on July 28, 2023, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. The statue honors President Truman’s decision to send US troops to fight for South Korea during the war.
Contact Us
Reach out for inquiries about our Masonic lodge in Korea.
Freemasonry
Who we are, What we do
Misconceptions
Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. The one essential qualification means that Freemasonry is open to men of many religions and it expects and encourages them to continue to follow their own faith. It is not permitted for Freemasons to discuss religion at Masonic meetings.
Truths
The Three Great Principles are:
Brotherly Love
Relief
Truth
Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives. Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life. A Freemason is encouraged to do his duty first to his God (by whatever name he is known) through his faith and religious practice; and then, without detriment to his family and those dependent on him, to his neighbour through charity and service. None of these ideas is exclusively Masonic, but all should be universally acceptable. Freemasons are expected to follow them.
Qualifications for Membership
The essential qualification for admission into and continuing membership in Freemasonry is a belief in a Supreme Being, and being at least 21 years of age (exeception for a Lewis). Membership is open to men of any race or religion who can fulfill this essential qualification and who are of good repute. To join and become a Freemason, one must ask a Freemason; hence 2b1ask1.
Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest secular fraternal societies and which originated in Scotland. Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas. These remain substantially the same form used in Scottish stonemasons lodges, and use Scottish stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.