Dear brothers and sisters of the World Evangelical Alliance and esteemed global mission leaders gathered for COALA 3.5: As the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Korea World Missions Association (KWMA), I warmly welcome you to Korea and to this significant gathering alongside the World Evangelical Alliance Assembly.

We clearly recognize that God is opening a new era of mission through the decline of the Western church and the remarkable growth of the churches in the Global South. The passion and vitality of the Global South churches are shaping the future of world mission. The Korean church earnestly looks forward to working closely in partnership with the Global South to carry forward God’s mission together.

The Korean church is also prayerfully discerning the direction of mission in the era after the unification of the Korean Peninsula. Unification will not only be a national event, but a pivotal moment for the evangelization of Northeast Asia and the wider world. We deeply hope that the young missionary generation of a unified Korea will join with you in opening a new future for world mission.

Furthermore, we must prepare for next-generation missions. The youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. It is our calling to nurture them in faith, equip them with vision, and encourage them to join hands with the global church—especially with our brothers and sisters in the Global South—to open a new chapter in world mission.

I pray that your visit to Korea, your participation in COALA, and your presence at the WEA Assembly will become a milestone in opening a new future for the mission of God’s Kingdom through the unity of the global evangelical church. Once again, I warmly welcome you all and pray that the abundant grace of God and the fullness of the Holy Spirit’s guidance will always be with your ministries.

Thank you.