On December 20, the ‘2025 Asian Institute for Religious Studies Second-Half Academic Conference’ was held at the International Conference Room of the Daesoon Jinrihoe Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex. Approximately 40 religious scholars, including Professor Seo Young-dae (Inha University), Professor Kang Don-ku (Asian Institute for Religious Studies), and Professor Choi Jong-seong (Seoul National University), gathered for the event, where eight research papers were presented followed by heated discussions.

Professor Cha Sun-keun of Daejin University analyzed the concept and usage of Sangsaeng in detail through his presentation, "Asking About Sangsaeng Again in an Era of Conflict and Crisis," and proposed a modern interpretation distinguishing Haewon-sangsaeng and Boeun-sangsaeng. The conference, which re-examined the value of Sangsaeng through religious reflection in an age of crisis and expanded academic horizons, concluded successfully with high interest and participation from experts in various fields.