USKA — Ugandans In South Korea Association sealUSKA

About USKA

The organized Ugandan diaspora platform in South Korea

USKA brings together Ugandan citizens and friends of Uganda in Korea — promoting unity, welfare, and cultural diplomacy, and strengthening relations between Uganda and the Republic of Korea.

586
Registered members
8
Elected committee
14+
Events in 2026
2026
Gov't registered

Vision

A united, vibrant, and supportive Ugandan community in South Korea that promotes cultural pride, mutual support, and positive engagement with Korean society.

Mission

To bring together Ugandans in South Korea to promote unity, welfare, cultural exchange, and community development, while strengthening ties between Uganda and the Republic of Korea.

What we set out to do

a

Promote unity, friendship, and cooperation among Ugandans in Korea.

b

Support the welfare and wellbeing of community members.

c

Promote Ugandan culture, heritage, and identity.

d

Encourage sport, entertainment, and recreation that build cohesion.

e

Facilitate networking, mentorship, and professional development.

f

Provide a platform for communication and mutual assistance.

g

Promote positive relations and exchange between Uganda and Korea.

h

Encourage initiatives for social development and positive representation.

Our story

Community roots, a new legal chapter

USKA is legally registered in 2026. The years before that are part of the Ugandan community’s organising history—not an earlier legal founding date for USKA.

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  1. 2010

    Community organising begins

    Ugandans in Korea began organising around goodwill, unity, mutual support, and practical help for life abroad.

  2. 2017

    The predecessor organisation formalises its work

    The earlier community organisation registered in Korea. Its name and registration are now historical, not the current legal identity.

  3. 2026

    USKA becomes the current association

    Ugandans In South Korea Association registered as 주한 우간다인협회 under registration number 315-82-85566.

USKA Executive Committee with H.E. Tophace Kaahwa, Ambassador of Uganda to Japan (also covering Korea), and embassy delegation — 6 June 2026
USKA Executive Committee with H.E. Tophace Kaahwa, Ambassador of Uganda to Japan (also covering Korea), and embassy delegation — 6 June 2026

Partnerships & public record

Building bridges between Uganda and Korea

USKA works with government, academic, diplomatic, corporate, and community partners to advance cultural diplomacy, community development, and Uganda–Korea relations. We publish the briefing packs, strategies, and proposals that explain this work instead of displaying unnamed partner placeholders.

Published source documents

Where we partner

A

Academic institutions

Universities for venues, forums, African studies, and student participation.

G

Government & local authorities

City governments and multicultural centres for festivals, grants, and venues.

D

African diplomatic missions

Embassies for pan-African cultural festivals, sports diplomacy, and unity events.

C

Corporate & business

Korean companies interested in Africa for sponsorship and trade dialogue.

F

Cultural institutions

Festivals and centres to showcase Ugandan culture and raise visibility.

O

African community orgs

Student associations and sports networks for joint events and resource sharing.

Partner with USKA

Universities, city governments, embassies, companies, and community organisations — let’s build something together for Uganda and Korea.

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