The Words of David S. C. Kim

My Ten Day Visit to Korea

David S. C. Kim
August 21, 1970


David S. C. Kim at Kimpo International Airport

On August 8, 1970 at 11:00 a.m. at San Francisco International Airport I get on Northwest Orient Airlines for Seoul, Korea after 11 years away from my motherland.

In 1959, I landed in Seattle with the same airline. I felt very excited to see the development of Korea after 10 years and furthermore to see my True Parents and Korean Heavenly families after long years of waiting. Also, it meant response to our Master's invitation to Korea last November. My unfinished earthly and heavenly task prohibited me to make earlier visit to Korea. I took 2 weeks' vacation from the job, finally determined to take a short trip to Korea this time.

Lots of past memories, good and bad, crossed my mind as I was in the air for 12 hours to Tokyo, Japan. International time difference between United States and Far East did not bother me at all, but I was rather spiritually lifted up, enjoying myself being along, thinking of Heavenly things, praying for all American families in our territory who are really trying hard to do our Master's work. Especially I visualized Vernon's [Pearson] endeavor at Boise, Idaho to set up permanent new chapel there. Each of our precious family faces in Northwest Group came up to my mind.

One day was allowed to stay at Tokyo, Japan on the way to Seoul, Korea, because of air plane time schedule. On August 9th I stayed at the Imperial Hotel which has very modern facilities for foreign tourist. Before I left Tokyo the next morning, I called Japan Unification Church Headquarters to see Mr. Kuboki. Unfortunately he was in the United States to make arrangement to invite distinguished guest speakers, for World Anti-Communist League (WACL) conference in September at Osaka-sponsored by our organization in Japan. His secretary Mr. Nuriyuki Abe was reached, and we agreed to visit church Headquarters even for a few hours next morning before I left Tokyo for Seoul, Korea. I saw many dedicated young men and women working hard on both Anti-Communist movement and Principle witnessing. Their devotion and dedication to our work is encouraging to all overseas Heavenly families and there are lots of things to be copied and learned from them for the benefit of American families. Before I left Japan I received our Master's message that I should come down right after my arrival at Seoul to Haioon Dai Resort Beach, near Pusan City area, South-east end of Korean Peninsula where 34 District Directors and all HSA headquarters Directors were having a special training session.

On August 10th (Monday) I arrived at Kimpo International Airport being delayed a few hours because the plane had trouble with wheels after landing. The climate of Seoul was extremely hot. Mrs. Won Pok Choi and other old members in the Principle, who remained at Seoul area, received me with a warm welcome. All the key members in Korea are on the field for a 40-day summer witnessing campaign. Right after I visited HSA Headquarters and prayed, I took a Korean express train called "Unification" for Pusan city to see our Master and other directors at Haioon-Dai Resort Beach. For first time since 1959 I enjoyed my travel by Korean train, which took 6 hours for nearly 400 miles from Seoul to Pusan. I could meet both old and new members who were staying at the beach hotel. I was able to sleep Korean style on the floor in bed room. I felt very comfortable and had sound sleep on Korean style floor for the first time since I left United States. Our Master and his few immediate children were staying at other hotel and expected to see him next morning. I heard that He and other members eat together at the beach hotel where all key members were having training session.

On August 11 (Tuesday) before our Master came to our hotel, I got up early to greet Him at the hotel where He was staying with his children. I bowed to Him and He introduced me to His few children whom I had privilege to meet• for the first time since 1959. After a delicious

Korean breakfast had a chance to report to the training session on "My 10 years Missionary Diary". I spoke 2 hours on our Northwest work from 1959 up to 1970. I shared my thornful road with all directors----sometime with seriousness, other times with American jokes to ease serious atmosphere. They are the ones who run the whole dispensation on Korea and make new history. On that ground foreign mission fields were possible, and they are real field commanders in principle movement and Anti-Communist campaign throughout the world. So they are a precious group of people to our Master and to God. Being with them, in the presence of our Master, I was really up-lifted in spirit and in body. For first time since 1959 I had really enjoyable time and meaningful training session sharing many things.

At near the end of my report, I presented a special gift to our Master, on behalf of our American family. The gift was a small plaque of the story of "Golden Spike", which was driven Spike", which was driven in 1869, 101 years ago to unite the East and West railways at promontory Summit, in Utah on May 10, 1860. It helped make America to the present stage of the wealthiest nation by this accomplishment. It symbolized unity of the East and the West--Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. At the present at the historical site, Promontory Summit, Utah, re-enactment of the historic event is scheduled and attracts the public and many tourists.

I explained all significance in presenting the gift to our Master. One of the 100 year old actual gold plated spikes was put on the plaque with a small picture of 2 engines meeting together. The date of presentation is engraved as August 15, 1970, and presented from me and our American family. Another bronze plate was engraved "The East Meets the West". Also two centennial coins are attached, on the plaque. This precious gift is exhibited in our Master's living room at headquarters Seoul Korea. All detailed work was done by Galen Brooks. Two additional gifts are together--with golden spike plaque--large frame of picture of two locomotives meeting together, and one scrap book which contains all historical brochures and pamphlets for further inquiry on the historical event which took place 101 years ago. Thus the gift consisted of 3 parts. I explained each of them in detail to our Master in the session.

I was glad to have two remaining days of training session with our Master and all Directors from all over Korea. My attendance was just timely to receive the blessing at the southern part of Korean peninsula. Everything turned out to be well planned and timely.

On August 12, in the evening, I had another chance for a question-answer session from all members who attended in training session. After bathing at Seaside with our Master, all members had to leave for their own Districts for their heavenly duties. Our Master offered me a ride to Seoul in his own car with his immediate children. It is 430 miles from beach to Seoul. It was the first time I could ride on Korean freeway, constructed with Koran materials, finance, labor, engineering and techniques. Our Master explained to me all detail on Korean freeway. I had sufficient time exclusively with our Master. Some pictures taken with him will be sent to you later. As soon as we arrived at Seoul, I presented some gifts to Real Mother, new born Prince Heung Jin and other key members. Also I prepared small amount of donation to our Master on behalf of Northwest American family.

After lunch our Master took me to the huge land of forest which is purchased by our Master for future International University; recently purchased 100,000. Pyung (I Pyung is equivalent to 6 square feet) site of land forest. He explained to me his future plan. I was surprised to see how and when He has already prepared for world scholars to come to Korea in the future. Then he took me to the Air Gun Factory and then to the Anti- Communist Training Center. In the past lots of opposition and unfounded bad rumors have prevailed abroad on the air gun. The scale of the factory has reached to international level. All the equipment is invented by Him and our family members in the factory. I was surprised again when I had tour with film and He explained all details.

I and our Northwest American family are lucky not have criticized our Master in the past on any kind of plans in the course of Dispensation_ This air gun manufacture is one of His plans. Through my observation, He is very deep and precise in fulfilling God's will and how small a creature I am in comparison with His plan and His wisdom. I made up my mind again to co-operate with His Air Gun sale within my ability.

Next I visited Anti-Communist training center where all government officials and local civilian leaders are receiving I week training to arm them with theory of "Victory Over Communism." Key church members are the trainers. High ranking government officials have to come to the center in order to become armed with new ideology to smash evil philosophy of Communism. The center buildings have up-to-date facilities for lectures on new critique on Communism delivered daily. In Japan our Japanese family is using the same strategy and methods used in the Korean training center, already developing to an International scale. Later I will refer to anti-communist activity in Japan when I spent 2 days there on the way back to the United States.

I stayed for 2 days at Mr. I. C. Kim, one of my Heavenly, Trinity and President of Federation of Victory Over Communism. in Korea, relaxed, having wonderful time with him and his family.

On August 13 (Thursday) I officially visited HSA Headquarters office which is located separately from Mother Church building. I had chance to chat with newly appointed president of HSA

Mr. Young Hwi Kim, and Mr. K. Y. You, Director of Cultural Department, chief editor of "Sung Wha Monthly" and Mr. Young Tyang Chang, editor of "The Way of the World," and other directors of HSA I invited them to a genuine Korean lunch at a Korean restaurant. In the evening the 1st Israel families (12 members out of 36 families) gave me a welcome dinner party and I enjoyed the special dinner of Korean barbecue and freely talked for a few hours. It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Sang Han Lee (M.D.) one of my other Trinity, who is an expert on new theory of Critique on Communism. Anti-Communist lectures in Korea and Japanese are based on his published book "New Critique on Communism". He and I stayed together at Mr. I. C. Kim's home talking all night. We discussed the matter of international campaign on Anti-Communism. He is living at Taijon, 150 miles south of Seoul. Soon he will move to Seoul to join active movement of anti-communism, and also plans to engage in general practice at Seoul. I spent invaluable time with him even for that one night.

On August 14, I had a chance to re-meet Mrs. Youn, a lady who is oriented from Buddhism and possesses a powerful psychic power and is spiritually gifted. I met her 11 years ago with our Master, trying to convert her to our faith; exchanged many spiritual matters with her at that time because my life was saved by a Buddhist priest who was very similar in spiritual power and I had a chance to study Buddhist religion and spiritual phenomena. Now she is helping our Master's work in many ways as 3rd religious person. She had already received when she would meet me, and know when I had arrived in Korea. Prominent politicians and celebrities are coming to her for spiritual advice. We had wonderful give and take.

Two other Directors were present with me. She witnessed to us that our Master is Real Father to mankind and He is fulfilling most of his mission by 1970, and in 2 years the world will radically change in God's way. She knew all this through her spiritual ability and her psychic power. I was amazed to see her ability as one of Buddhist followers. She prays for our master and His followers to accomplish God's will. She emphasized Love, Harmony Cooperation among the Heavenly families' otherwise Satan will hinder our Master's plan for all mankind. We all were and impressed with her remarks. How true it is!! Also she commented on me, saying that I am the loyal and powerful general to our Master, have deep understanding of the Truth and will promote my Heavenly Mission from this year after long suffering and long preparation of 10 years. I felt good when she knew that I was going to do for our Master from now on.

Right after lunch with her, I joined our Master who took me to Chung Pyung Dam Reservoir area where the site of 250,000 pyung (1 pyung=6 sq. ft.) area is purchased for future "International Training Center for Overseas Families" to come to Korea to be trained. It is the most beautiful site on the edges of surrounding reservoir resort area. Soon you may come to see it. Already small construction is on the way. For the third time I was surprised to see our Master's plan for His followers throughout the world. I wondered in my mind which area I can help to please our Master and help His project, and found out how small I am in comparison with him and am determined to spend the rest of my life for the cause of The Principle movement. We had wonderful time till late evening. I visited my relatives for a while whom I had neglected so many years since my dedication to this movement.

I did not stop my planned schedule, but on this same evening I got on express night train for Nam Won area, South Western part of Korea where my life was saved by a Buddhist Priest at Buddhist temple in the mountains, and also visited District Headquarters of our movement. I felt it would be very meaningful to visit each District Headquarters before my time in Korea ran out. Since most of time with our Master was nearly completed, I started another planned schedule.

On August 15 (Saturday) was the 25th Anniversary of Korean Liberation from Japan in 1945. I arrived at Nam Won City by Korean night express train, and visited the Chung Yong Sa Temple which is the most meaningful place in my life and longed to visit for 10 years, where a Buddhist Priest saved my life during the Korean War (Ref. "The Establishment of HSA and My Role" in both" Way of the World, "July, 1970, and in "United Temple Bulletin", May, 1970). The most discouraging thing was that the Priest moved someplace else and there was no way to locate him, and a new lady owner was in custody of the Temple and the lang. A girl taxi driver and District Director were with me all the time.

After 1 hour visit, I proceeded to Chunju, Kunsan, and Iri where I visited local churches headquarters and encouraged all principle workers. In Kunsan city, I visited all the places of special significance to me; my former house, the Presbyterian church where I met my wife while we were young and single, and the houses where my 5 children were born. Finally I proceeded to Taijon where Dr. Sang Hun Lee, one of my Trinity and specialist of Anti-Communist theory lives--a general PR actioner in the city. I stayed overnight there since there was no means to return to Seoul as I arrived late, so we had a second session since he came up to Seoul to see me. Thus I almost completed my tour to south-western districts within a day. The weather was very hot, unbearable, roads were bad, but I made it on schedule.

On August 16 (Sunday), I got on Korean Greyhound Bus at 6:00 a.m. to attend Sunday morning service at Seoul Headquarters I felt as if I were riding on American bus and was in United States for 3 hours. The bus is the same as the Greyhound in U.S. and the driver and bus stewardess are Koreans. The bus was riding on Korean freeway and was very comfortable. After Sunday morning sermon was over, I had a chance to greet all of congregation officially and spoke I hour on "What I Felt Since I Arrived in Korea". That evening I was scheduled to speak to all members of Seoul District Churches at combined meeting. I presented 2 hours report on "My 10 Year Missionary Diary" in which the details were presented--sometimes serious, other times relaxed, with heavenly joy and encouragement, having give and take with nearly 300 congregation seated inside and outside the church buildings. I commented highly on Miss [Young Oon] Kim in Washington, D.C. and Mr. Choi, in San Francisco and their work, for their never-ceasing spirit of dedication and devotion. After the meeting I was able to meet old and new members in the Principle.

On August 17, I visited several relatives and stayed at one of my relative's house and began to prepare to leave for the United States. On August 18, I spent most of the time at Headquarters of "Federation of Victory Over Communism" to get some materials for Anti-Communist movement. Only one day was left for me in Seoul, Korea as I scheduled to spend 2 days in Japan with key members, on the way to the United States.

The day of August 19 was the birthday of Prince In Jin. I had privilege to attend 6 o'clock ceremony with our Master,

Real Mother and all key 36 families. Heavenly foods were shared from Prince's special birthday table. I was scheduled to leave Korea in the afternoon. Our Master spoke of many things to all of us after sharing food, one of which was on the death of Mr. Eu, ex-president and his problem in spirit-world. Also he announced that He would call hack all missionaries to Korea for re-assignment very soon, and asked me when I would be ready. I answered on the spot that I would be ready very soon. Our Master gave me gift of 2 pairs of tailored suits with extra trousers, for spring and summer seasons. He chose the colors by Himself for me, and I will wear them when preaching and special occasions come to me. Also He listened to my request, on this meaningful day, for His calligraphy. He wrote 2-pieces in Chinese letters for me; one is "United Faith" and other is "Unity of Mind is the Source of Many Lucks" Lunch time was almost approaching. Beside the lunch table I had very private session with Him discussing several things on the work of the West Coast, relationship among I. ocean missionaries, and follow-up of American blessed couples, etc. I had lunch with Mrs. Youn, Buddhist lady, before I left for airport. We had wonderful spiritual atmosphere.

At 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Won Pok Choi and another remaining key member of Headquarters saw me off at Kimpo International Airport. I had to leave as scheduled, but I resented leaving so early after just 10 days (Mon, 8-10 through Wed., 8-19) At the moment my Heavenly Mission is not yet completed and I had to leave anyway. In Tokyo, Japan Mr. Noriyuki Abe, Secretary of president was waiting for me for my 2 days schedule with Japanese key family members. I took western style Hotel near Japanese church Headquarters

At Tokyo Church I saw few films on "Anti-Communist Movement" and WACL (World Anti-Communist League) which was held in May with 13 nation representatives. Also they plan one more conference at Osaka in September, having 43 nations represented. In late evening I treated a few of the staff with Japanese Sushi. We all enjoyed the meal.

On August 20, I and Mr. Abe proceeded to city Osaka where one of the largest world fairs "Expo 70" is being held, and also active movement in principle work was taking place. For few hours we had to stand on the train from Tokyo to Osaka at express train because all seats were sold out too many people visiting the Expo-70. Mrs. Tanaka, wife of District Director, blessed couple, and Mr. Mawarimichi, chief of General Affairs, welcomed us at railroad station and guided us to Expo-70. We planned to visit 4 pavilions of Japan, Korea, America and Russia. We had to wait for a few hours to get into pavilions of Japan, America and Russia, so instead of getting in, I just set up the conditions for visiting 3 pavilions in front of their buildings. Fortunately we squeezed in Korean pavilion through back door. We speeded up our schedule at Expo.-70 then we visited one of prominent Principle Training-Centers in Japan at Takarazuka City near Osaka. Sacred Ground is there, our Master's calligraphy is hung, 120 trainees can be accommodated, special prayer house is run by 3 older ladies and the entire site is 2000 pyung. It is a very quiet mountain resort area with beautiful forests with trees and brooks. Few young trainees were talking to me, even reading "The Way of the World". They were very pleased to see me. A question and answer session was provided. Miss Yamazima was reading my article on "New Year's Message" in "Way of the world" for our discussion.

Too much time was running out at the center, so we had to say good-bye to young people and then go back to Osaka District Church Headquarters where I stayed overnight Mrs. Tanaka treated us with special Japanese crab dinner at restaurant. We really enjoyed the delicacy of the food. At late night I was asked to speak to 60 trainees in Osaka Church Headquarters and spoke on "How I Met Our Master" which is my favorite testimony anyplace, anytime, to anybody. We sang sacred songs together in English and in Japanese. Spontaneously the East and the West met here in Osaka Japan. They are eager to listen to many heavenly things which we do not find in American Youth.

They are all totally dedicated to the Principle movement, so naturally they get results.

We had only a few hours to get up to catch 6 o'clock train to go back to Tokyo, but I was not tired even though not sleeping, simply because of strong spiritual give and take; and reciprocal relations to produce blessing are maintained, so physical fatigue is eliminated. Before going to bed, I met Mr. Tanaka, District Director who was very busy for fund-raising for WACL Conference, from Industries and political circles in Osaka area. He is working very hard for this special task to be done. I see Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka (Blessed Couple) as very important figures in Principle movement in Japan.

On August 21st I got up at 5 o'clock to catch the express train to Tokyo at 6 o'clock. In the afternoon I was requested to Speak in English to 15 college graduates and students who were receiving training at Tokyo Church Headquarters I was told that they understood English and could speak, read "The Way of the World" magazine. For 1 hour and a half I spoke on the Principle and gave my 10 years missionary experiences and encouraged them to go on. I really enjoyed them and talked freely. Question and answer sessions were provided. We all forgot the lunch time hours with unexpected positive session of give and take between us. I told them to study English more and they may come to United States to help American Anti-communist campaign in near future. After lunch I officially visited the Headquarters of "Japan Federation of Victory Over Communism" and other office in relation to Japanese Principle movement and enterprise. Before I left airport I had chance to have private session with one of the leading Pastors in Japan, Pastor Nakamura, who is a member of World Revival Theological Assembly, and who visited Seoul, Korea recently and met our Master to receive special instruction to develop worldwide campaign to explain the principle Message based on theological point of view. He also knows ESP or Psychic Power Phenomena. Lots of common interests he and I had and we spent meaningful time. He asked me to send some valuable materials on our Master, witnessed by Arthur Ford of America and Anthony Brook of England.

In the future I would like to work with him of course. At 3 o'clock I got on Northwest Orient Air-Line to head to United States via Honolulu. Swiftly I arrived at San Francisco (after 6 hours delay) on the same date since there is 17 hours difference between Japan and Pacific Coast Time. One of the 4 engines stopped in the air and had to go back to Tokyo to trade the air-plane. With many good results and new determination I returned to my mission field.

After 3 days enough rest at Oakland, California, I flew to Utah, and I found I was promoted to a Supervisor from Senior Counselor at work, and Galen too, got merit increase. Galen took care of the chapel, pigeons, lawn, etc., very well for 2 weeks while I was gone.

I want everybody in Northwest group to do their Heavenly Responsibility to bring new people to our work, and specially pray for our Master's 3 projects to come:

1. World Anti-communist League (WACL) will be held at Osaka, Japan in September. 43 Nations will participate.

2. 700 world-wide young couples will be blessed in October in "Sacred Marriage" in Seoul, Korea. Seoul City Stadium will be used for world-wide TV telecast and Radio Broadcast.

3. 1.000 member Hunting Champions from Japan and Korea will meet in Korea in month of November or December, in order to prove our air gun's efficiency to the whole world 

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