Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has concluded a four-day visit to Seoul, South Korea. The Apostle met with a South Korea Supreme Court justice, a journalist with Asia Today, a renowned professor of religion. He also ministered to Latter-day Saints.
Elder Cook said Hwang is “marvelous” and “asked really good questions. He’s concerned about the same kinds of issues we are.”
Japan is the next leg of Elder Cook’s trip. He is being accompanied throughout by his wife, Mary.
South Korea Supreme Court Justice Youngjoon Kwon
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the Apostle and his wife, Mary, spent time with South Korea Supreme Court Justice Youngjoon Kwon and his wife, Lee. The Kwons are Latter-day Saints. He served as an Area Seventy for three years before being confirmed as a supreme court justice (a six-year term) in 2023. They have a daughter serving a mission in New York.
“I love Elder Cook because he’s an Apostle. He was called by God,” Kwon said. “And after having a personal conversation with him, I came to admire him as a great person, as a great individual. It was a really precious moment.”
Kwon said his service as a South Korea Supreme Court justice and his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ go hand in hand.
“What I have learned in this gospel is greatly benefiting what I do as a Supreme Court justice,” he said. “I’m learning new things and I’m trying to serve my country better. As I endeavor to do that, the gospel of Jesus Christ has helped me significantly.”
Elder Cook called Kwon “exceptionally competent” and a “marvelous leader.” And he said Youngjoon and Lee make a great team.
“He and his wife are equally yoked. They’re just a great couple and have great children,” Elder Cook said. “He, with all his heart, is serving South Korea as a supreme court justice.”
“It was just a delightful experience to be with them and hear about their family and the things they’re doing,” Sister Cook added. “We’re so pleased that he’s doing what he’s doing now for his country and for the Church.”
Interview with of Asia Today