Lillias Stirling Horton Underwood

1851–1921 (age 70)

Biography

Lillias Stirling Horton Underwood was a dedicated teacher and missionary who contributed significantly to education in Korea during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work in teaching reflected the broader efforts of foreign missionaries to advance educational opportunities in Korea during a period of modernization.

Underwood's legacy is honored at the Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, where she rests among other pioneers who shaped Korea's educational and cultural development. Her contributions to Korean education remain part of the historical record of international cooperation during this transformative era.

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