'Migrant workers are our neighbours who we must embrace as our friends'
Shalom House is a part of the Namyangju Anglican church of Korea. Since the 1990s migrant workers from at least 15 countries have gone to Korea in search of their dream in Namyangju area around 1500 workers
Run buy Colombo Kim, in his tweed jacket he looked every bit a private eye. He certainly has a heart for justice and has been imprisoned as a result of protesting on behalf of migrants.
This extensive centre ministers to Filipinos, Nepalese, Pakistanis, Indian and many others.They run Computer classes, Korea language, Fitness Gym, Hobby centre, medical clinic, dental clinic, physical therapy, shelter for men plus another for women and children. Also a drop in centre selling clothes (fixed price 1000 Wan – less than a dollar) a library and resource centre with artefacts from Nepal Indonesia and Philippines as a cultural museum.
This extensive centre ministers to Filipinos, Nepalese, Pakistanis, Indian and many others.They run Computer classes, Korea language, Fitness Gym, Hobby centre, medical clinic, dental clinic, physical therapy, shelter for men plus another for women and children. Also a drop in centre selling clothes (fixed price 1000 Wan – less than a dollar) a library and resource centre with artefacts from Nepal Indonesia and Philippines as a cultural museum.
I was particularly struck by the church where they ring the bell when the police come looking for illegal immigrants - resounding solidarity.
It would be a great place for a short term worker teaching English and also possibilities for English speaking clergy Accommodation and food can be provided
Afterwards we visited a Lent group in the home of the Shalom driver. We sat on the floor in their flat and Rev Paul Koh conducted a simple service and then we ate food - many dishes in honour of the centre and its committed clergy and staff. A wonderful family atmosphere. And great food!
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