The year 1977 proved to be an exciting one for the international expansion of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, as two chapters, on opposite sides of the world, were chartered six months apart. As only the fifth chapter to be chartered outside of the continental United States, Lambda Xi would call the Republic of Korea (South Korea) its home. This brotherly expansion under Grand Basileus Edward J. Braynon was a celebration for the Fraternity and the Republic of Korea, as the brotherhood had begun to make its presence known years earlier.

The original application was initiated through the Third District Representative, Brother B.T. Garnett, on 20 October 1974; on 23 May 1975, Brother Harold J. Cook, National Executive Secretary, notified Brother LTC. Leroy C. Bell of the charter application approval. Less than two years later, on 22 February 22 1977, Lambda Xi was chartered at the Eighth United States Army Headquarters, United States Army Garrison Yongsan, Republic of Korea.

The eleven charter members consisted of Brothers Leroy C. Bell, Peter J. Baker, Curtis A. Baylor, Marshal F. Atkins, James H. Campbell, Thurman R. Hampton, James H. Jackson, Thomas G. Joiner, Henry L. Gibson, William J. Bryant, and Roosevelt Adams. The Chapter's inaugural Executive Council consisted of:

• Brother Alphonso Maldon as Basileus
• Brother Joe Howze as Vice Basileus
• Brother Willie Hensley as Keeper of Records and Seal
• Brother William Blakely as Keeper of Finance
• Brother Charles Burton as Keeper of Peace
• Brother Herschel Jones as Chaplain
• Brother Freddie Price as Chapter Editor

The Lambda Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, was the first Black Greek Letter Organization to be activated on the Korean Peninsula. For nearly five decades, the Men of Lambda Xi have proudly served with distinction on the Korean Peninsula. We fully embrace our responsibilities in the Korean/US community. Whether assisting the less fortunate or uplifting those striving for academic excellence, the wide range of talents and expertise amongst the brotherhood enables us to routinely take on tasks that most deem too difficult to accomplish.