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- Hope Bridge, The Korea Disaster Relief Association Delivered a Letter of Appreciation and Plaque of Appreciation to Daesoon Jinrihoe
On January 31st, Hope Bridge, the Korea Disaster Relief Association delivered a letter of appreciation and a plaque of appreciation to Daesoon Jinrihoe. Last year, Daesoon Jinrihoe donated 800 million won (400 million won from the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex) towards preventing the spread of COVID-19. The Korea Disaster Relief Association is a professional disaster relief fundraising organization, established in 1961 by newspapers, broadcasters, and social groups nationwide, and it is the only legally recognized relief organization that supports domestic natural disaster relief funds.
2021-03-09
- The Virtual Book Launch of Daesoon Jinrihoe in Modern Korea
A virtual book launch for Daesoon Jinrihoe in Modern Korea: The Emergence, Transformation and Transmission of a New Religion (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2020), a new book by Associate Professor David William Kim (Australian National University and Kookmin University, Seoul), was held online on February 9th 2021. The event was well-attended with nearly twenty participants tuning in from the continents of Asia, Europe, Oceania, and North America. The event’s chair, Dr. Duncan Wright (Head of Archaeology, Australian National University) began the session by welcoming everyone and then explaining the format and schedule. The first speech was a pre-recorded message from Professor Don Baker (Korean Civilization Specialist in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia) which praised the new book while providing some background on Korean new religious movements, Daesoon Jinrihoe, and representative components of Daesoon Thought. Next, Professor Eileen Barker (London School of Economics, United Kingdom) presented on modern Korean history and its relation to Jeungsanist Movements. This content correlated to chapters 1 & 2 of Daesoon Jinrihoe in Modern Korea. The following speaker was Dr. Massimo Introvigne (Center for Studies on New Religions, Italy) who spoke on leadership in Daesoon Jinrihoe and this followed Chapter 3, ‘Hagiographical and Mystical Narratives in the History of the Daesoon Leadership’ from Professor Kim’s book by summarizing the leadership enacted by Kang Jeungsan, Jo Jeongsan, and Park Wudang. The final speech was delivered by the book’s author, Professor Kim. He recounted his initial exposure to Daesoon Jinrihoe, which came when he met Professor Lee Gyungwon of Daejin University at an international conference on the study of New Religious Movements in West Africa in around 2012. Seeing an opportunity to explore an under-researched religion connected to the globalization of native Korean religious beliefs, Professor Kim decided to compose a full-length book on Daesoon Jinrihoe. Daesoon Jinrihoe in Modern Korea is a book that informs readers and scholars that Daesoon Jinrihoe is not simply another syncretic religion but rather a religion that innovates traditional religious thought while offering unprecedented and novel theological pronouncements. Dr. Wright concluded the launch by overseeing a short Q&A session. Attendees included Bae Kyuhan (Chairman of the Daesoon Academy of Sciences), Lee Gyungwon ( Department Chair of the Department of Daesoon Theology), Lee Jaeho (Deputy Director of the Religious Research & Edification Department), Cha Ikje (Team Leader of the International Affairs Team at the Religious Research & Edification Department), Kim Taesoo (Visiting Assistant Professor of the Graduate Institute of Religious Studies at National Chengchi University), and Chang Hsin-Fang (Director of the Research and Development for Religious Affairs of Weixin Shengjiao, Taiwan).
2021-03-09
- Kim Yeonghun, a Daejin University Alumnus Who Majored in Drama, Has Been Employed by the Arts Council of Korea
Daejin University Alumnus, Kim Yeonghun, who majored in Drama, has found employment at the Arts Council of Korea. Kim Yeonghun alumni was stricken with paralysis of the lower body after an accident while still attending school. Despite this challenge, he remained faithful to his studies without giving into frustration. Due to his sincerity and passion, he has many achievements to his credit such as having worked as a lecturer at the Education Center for the Disabled, competing as a Wheelchair Rugby player (Gyeonggi-do team), working in a culture and arts program, becoming a model for the Samsung 'Heartist' Project, and participating in the 2020 Cybaslon International Sports Competition. He has become a role model to many current students because he always applied himself in his job search and has successfully gained employment numerous times. The Arts Council of Korea is an institution established for the purpose of promoting the enjoyment of culture and arts to all citizens. This includes the literary arts, visual arts, performing arts, traditional arts, and other miscellaneous arts. Kim Yeonghun works as a ticketmaster, adjusts seats for the theater, and settles profits. He also plans to perform various other tasks in the future such as planning performances.
2021-01-28
- DAOS, National Chengchi University's Center for the Study of Chinese Religions Co-hosted an International Academic Forum on ‘New Religions in East Asia: Development and Internationalization’
On December 11th 2020, the 'New Religions in East Asia: Development and Internationalization' international academic forum was co-hosted by Daesoon Academy of Sciences (DAOS) and the Institute of Chinese Religions at National Chengchi of Taiwan and was co-sponsored by the Department of Daesoon Theology at Daejin University and Graduate Institute of Religious Studies at National Chengchi University. It was simultaneously held both online (to join participants in Korea and Taiwan) and in-person in Korea and Taiwan. This academic forum included presentations and discussions by four professors from Korea and Taiwan and six doctoral researchers. This was followed by question and answer sessions and comprehensive discussions. Daejin University Professor Lee Gyungwon and National Chengchi University Professor Li Yuchen participated in the conference, while the discussion included professors, Park Yong-cheol, Chang Chia-Lin, Chai Wen-Lin, and Dr. Kim Tae-soo. The main papers released on this day were 'Understanding The Canonical Scripture of Daesoon Jinrihoe,' 'A Study on the Studies of New Religions in Korea,' 'The Origins of New Religions in East Asia- Focusing on Daesoon Jinrihoe, Tiandiism, and Tenrikyo.’
2021-01-22
- The Intensive Care Unit at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital Was Rated First Class in an Evaluation
On December 16th, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital was selected as a first-class nursing institution for its intensive care unit in an evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service. The evaluation was conducted based on multiple indicators such as the per-patient number of intensive care units, specialists, and nurses, whether or not specialized equipment and facilities are available in the intensive care unit, adherence to the intensive care protocol requirements, and the 48 hour intensive care unit re-entry rate.
2021-01-17
