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- The Degree Conferment Ceremony for the First Half of 2020 Was Held at Daejin University
On February 18th, the Degree Conferment Ceremony for the first half of 2020 was held at Daejin University. 101 graduate students (93 masters & 8 doctors), 1,300 undergraduate students, and a total of 1,401 students received their degrees during the degree conferment ceremony. Due to COVID-19, a video of the president congratulating the graduates was posted on the website and a summary event was held which included opening remarks, the awarding of the certificates, and the congratulatory address from the president. This was done in place of the central event which is usually performed. President Leem Youngmoon conveyed his regret that the Degree Conferment Ceremony could not be held on campus due to COVID-19. While offering his congratulations and encouragement to the graduates, he remarked, “I hope you have the confidence to find and accomplish what you want to do.”
2021-03-15
- Film Major, Kim Jeong-yeon, from Daejin University's Theater and Cinema Department, Won 1st Prize in the Drama Category of Beijing International University’s Short Film Festival
The short film ‘Apgureugi (Rolling Forward),’ directed by Kim Jeong-yeon, a film major from the Theater and Cinema Department at Daejin University, won the first prize in the drama category at the 9th Beijing International University Short Film Festival Awards Ceremony. The Beijing International College Student Short Film Festival is an influential short film festival in China, and the film ‘Apgureugi (Rolling Forward),’ is a coming-of-age story that centers around the process of change undergone by the protagonist, Yun-ju, as she overcomes a traumatic experience. The student, Kim Jeong-Yeon, gave a short statement wherein she reflected, “I am really happy and grateful that this film, which was completed thanks to the help of many, was recognized for an award. I will not lose my passion for filmmaking in the future.”
2021-03-09
- 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
