Ex-officio

Rev. Kurt Esslinger 이광원목사

Rev. Kurt Esslinger is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) serving as a Global Ecumenical Liaison around East Asia. He supports cooperation between PC(USA) and partners in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and on the Korean Peninsula, for example. He previously served 11 years in the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK), assigned to the Reconciliation and Reunification Department. Through the NCCK, he became the coordinator for the Ecumenical Forum for Peace, Reunification, and Cooperation on the Korean Peninsula (EFK), and he continues that work in his role as Liaison today.
Rev. Hyeyoung Lee 이혜영목사

Rev. Hyeyoung Lee is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) serving as the Global Ecumenical Liaison in Korea. In this role, she collaborates closely with PCUSA’s ecumenical partners across Korea, fostering mutual understanding and shared mission. She also serves as the International Site Coordinator for the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program in Korea, guiding both U.S. and Korean volunteers in building intentional community, engaging in meaningful service, and reflecting deeply on their spiritual journeys and vocational callings in partnership with Korean communities.