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Korea Busan Mission

LanguageKorean
Local time—
Mission leadersJae Song and Mia Kang
Nearest templeBusan Korea TempleAbout 6 mi (10 km) from Busan
Climate36–82°F / 2–28°C
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The Korea Busan Mission is one of 3 missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Korea, centered on Busan. Below you’ll find the mission office address, tips for letters and packages, weather, language and temples.

At a glance

  • Organized1 July 1975
  • Mission leadersJae Song and Mia Kang began serving around July 2025, according to the Church Newsroom.
  • LanguageMissionaries here usually teach in Korean; your call letter tells you your exact language.
  • Nearest templeThe nearest operating temple is the Fukuoka Japan Temple, about 134 mi (215 km) from Busan.
  • WeatherNear Busan, the warmest month is usually August (average high about 82°F / 28°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 36°F / 2°C), with roughly 1,560 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are June and July.
  • The Church hereSouth Korea has about 89,092 Church members.

This is an unofficial family guide, not affiliated with the Church; always follow your call packet and the Missionary Portal.

Mission office

Address & phone
Office address
Dongnae PO Box 73, Busan-si, Busan-gwangyeoksi 607-600, South Korea, 82-51-552-7011

Source: Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026

We haven’t verified the mission’s phone or email yet — use the contacts in your call packet or the Missionary Portal.

Mission leaders

Who leads the mission

Jae Song and Mia Kang

Serving since July 2025 · new leaders expected July 2028

Source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026

Letters & packages

How to send letters & packages

Korea Post is reliable; duties may apply on higher-value packages.

  • Your missionary can email weekly on P-day (preparation day: their weekly day for errands, letters and rest); letters and packages are optional extras.
  • Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
  • Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.

Letters & packages guide →

Weather & climate

Seasons, rain & live weather
Live weather loads here.

Profile: cool-winter · about 1560 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Jun, Jul.

Monthly averages
Avg highAvg lowRain
Jan46°F / 8°C36°F / 2°C44 mm
Feb49°F / 9°C38°F / 4°C50 mm
Mar54°F / 12°C46°F / 8°C89 mm
Apr59°F / 15°C53°F / 12°C120 mm
May65°F / 18°C60°F / 16°C118 mm
Jun71°F / 22°C67°F / 19°C194 mm
Jul78°F / 25°C74°F / 24°C249 mm
Aug82°F / 28°C78°F / 26°C192 mm
Sep77°F / 25°C73°F / 23°C242 mm
Oct70°F / 21°C63°F / 17°C108 mm
Nov60°F / 16°C51°F / 11°C43 mm
Dec49°F / 10°C39°F / 4°C36 mm

Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.

Language

What you’ll speak

Korean

Korean uses Hangul, a logical alphabet you can learn in days. Honorific speech levels matter; use polite "-yo/-nida" endings. Missionaries are "Jangno" (Elder) and "Jamae" (Sister).

Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.

Nearby temples

Closest temples & distances

The Church in South Korea

Members & congregations
Official Languages
Korean
Church Membership
89,092
Congregations
99 (60 Wards, 39 Branches)
Number of Missions
3
Operating Temples
1

Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026

Practical

Time zone, currency, calling code
Time zone
Asia/Seoul
Currency
KRW
Country code
+82
U.S. travel advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions as of 2026-10-08
Organized
1 July 1975

Culture & food

Customs & local food
  • Respect age hierarchy; use two hands with elders.
  • Remove shoes indoors.

Foods: Kimchi, Bibimbap, Bulgogi, Tteokbokki

Family groups

Connect with other families

As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.

Common questions

Quick answers

Who is the mission president of the Korea Busan Mission?

The mission leaders are Jae Song and Mia Kang, who began serving around July 2025, as announced by the Church Newsroom. Mission leaders usually serve about three years, so new leaders are expected around July 2028.

What is the Korea Busan Mission office address?

An unofficial directory lists the office at Dongnae PO Box 73, Busan-si, Busan-gwangyeoksi 607-600, South Korea, 82-51-552-7011. Offices move, so confirm the current mailing address in your call packet or with the mission office before sending anything.

How do I send a package to a missionary in the Korea Busan Mission?

Korea Post is reliable; duties may apply on higher-value packages. Confirm the current address with the mission office first.

What language do missionaries speak in the Korea Busan Mission?

Most missionaries here serve in Korean. Your call letter states the language you will teach in.

What is the weather like in the Korea Busan Mission?

Near Busan, the warmest month is usually August (average high about 82°F / 28°C) and the coolest is January (average low about 36°F / 2°C), with roughly 1,560 mm of rain a year. The wettest months are June and July. Use the packing list from your call packet as the final word.

What temples are near the Korea Busan Mission?

Operating temples nearby include Fukuoka Japan Temple (about 215 km) and Seoul Korea Temple (about 325 km).

When was the Korea Busan Mission organized?

The mission was organized on 1 July 1975.

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