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Member stories, guides for life in Korea, and reflections from the community.
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Songtan regional tour postponed to 27 June 2026
USKA rescheduled the Songtan regional tour from 13 June to Saturday 27 June 2026 so the community could focus on Team Uganda training and the United Tournament that weekend.
Daegu Regional Chairman designate: Kinene Stuart
Kinene Stuart (SK) is introduced as USKA Regional Chairman for Daegu, designated 9 June 2026 after an unopposed regional process.
Uganda Ambassador meets USKA Executive — support for all Ugandans in Korea
H.E. Tophace Kaahwa and Mr David K. met the USKA Executive on 5 June 2026, 8 PM, at Shilla Stay Seodaemun (B1). Support for all Ugandans and a planned summer return for in-person consular help.
May 2026 public financial summary
USKA May 2026 public financial summary: total available income KRW 1,076,000, expenditure KRW 534,800, and closing balance KRW 541,200.
USKA President nominated for KAFXA African Icon of the Month
USKA President Ssempungu Joshua Kirabo is a KAFXA 2026 African Icon of the Month nominee. Vote at kafxa.org; ceremony 14 June 2026.
KAFCON 2026 — Team Uganda Matchday Report (full bulletin)
Full matchday report: Group D results, starting XI, substitutes, standings, and appreciation from Head Coach Graham Tatwangire after KAFCON 2026 in Pyeongtaek.
Thank you for standing with Team Uganda at KAFCON 2026
USKA thanks all Ugandans in South Korea for unity and support during KAFCON 2026, with special appreciation to the Uganda Cranes South Korea team and caterers.
Friendly showdown: Team Uganda vs Les Leopards (DR Congo)
Friendly football: Uganda Cranes South Korea vs Les Leopards (DR Congo), Saturday 9 May 2026 at 15:00 in Gosaek-dong, Suwon. Support Team Uganda!
KAFCON 2026: opponents ballot — Team Uganda in Group D
12 April 2026, 4 PM, Afro Fever Lounge, Pyeongtaek: KAFCON opponents ballot. Team Uganda drew Group D (Liberia, South Africa, Tanzania). Represented by Tatwangire Graham.
Festivals in Korea (2026) — events on our radar
A reference list of major multicultural and international festivals in Korea in 2026. USKA may or may not take part — dates and attendance are indicative only.
USKA Regional Visits schedule 2026
2026 regional tour schedule Apr–Nov. Note: Songtan moved from 13 June to 27 June 2026 (tournament weekend). Full poster and city list.
Our official logo — designed with the 2026 Executive
The Ugandans in South Korea Association official logo was completed on 19 March 2026 by Executive member Mpabulugi Mark (Director, Finance), with input from the full cabinet.