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- Daesoon Academy of Sciences and Daesoon Institute of Religion and Culture Co-host a Daesoon Jinrihoe Session at the Association for the Sociology of Religion Conference in New York
Daesoon Academy of Sciences and Daesoon Institute of Religion and Culture at Daejin University jointly attended the 87th Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR) Annual Meeting held in New York, USA, from August 8 to 10, hosting an independent session on Daesoon Jinrihoe and presenting their research outcomes. Founded in 1938, the Association for the Sociology of Religion is an international academic organization led by around 700 members across continents, aiming to advance the theory and research of the sociology of religion. Under the main theme, "Beyond Binary and Boundaries: Redefining Religion in Uncertain Times," this conference discussed the shifting boundaries of religion in modern society from diverse perspectives, including sacred and secular, faith and belonging, politics, race, gender, migration, technology, and health. The two-day program broadly demonstrated major recent trends in the global sociology of religion through two keynote addresses and more than 150 research presentations. On the morning of August 9, a session titled "Redefining Religion in Uncertain Times: The Position of Daesoon Jinrihoe in Korean Society" took place. Chaired by Professor Holly Folk of Western Washington University, a total of four papers were presented. In this session, Professor Folk reviewed the possibility of Daesoon Jinrihoe's ethics, including Haewon Sangsaeng (Resolution of Grievances for Mutual Beneficence) and Boeun Sangsaeng (Requital of Favors for Mutual Beneficence), expanding beyond a faith community to universal ethics for modern society in her paper "Universal Dimensions of Daesoon Jinrihoe's Religious Ethics." Director Sang-kyu Park of the Daesoon Institute of Religion and Culture and Professor Jin-young Kim of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies presented on "Spatializing Haewon Sangsaeng: Pilgrimage Routes and the Reconfiguration of Religious-Secular Boundaries in Daesoon Jinrihoe." Professor Seon-geun Cha of Daejin University presented "Competitive Narratives Surrounding Public Legitimacy: Othered Religious Discourse and Boundary Negotiation Regarding Daesoon Jinrihoe," and Professor Chi-bong Choi presented "Religion as Moral Infrastructure: Welfare Practices, Boundary Reconfiguration, and Public Legitimacy in Daesoon Jinrihoe." This session is significant in that it discussed Daesoon Thought within the core agendas of international sociology of religion, such as sacred and secular, faith and publicness, holy sites and local communities, and religious legitimacy and social boundaries.
2026-08-16
- Daejin University Department of Architectural Engineering Wins Innovation Award at National University Student CM & Construction Competition
At the "2026 11th National University Student CM (Construction Management & Development Project Planning) & Construction Competition," held at Pukyong National University from August 11 to 12, three students from the Department of Architectural Engineering at Daejin University won the Innovation Award. The students participated under the guidance of Professor Yu Mu-young of the Department of Architectural Engineering. As a construction-related competition for university students nationwide, this year's event was the largest in its history, with 101 teams participating from 41 universities across the country. The competition challenges prospective construction professionals to showcase their practical competencies and creative ideas required in actual fields, spanning everything from construction project planning to construction management and execution. Having won the award with their project themed "GALAXIUM: A K-Culture Arena Completed by Gathering Brilliant Moments," the students shared their thoughts: "We were able to learn a great deal by viewing the growth potential of K-Culture from the perspective of construction and development projects, and by contemplating the process of implementing it into an actual business. Building on this award, we will further develop our capabilities to create new values in the fields of construction management, urban planning, and architecture."
2026-08-12
- Bundang Jesaeng Hospital Obtains Grade 1 in Pharmaceutical Benefit Appropriateness Assessment
Bundang Jesaeng Hospital of Daejin Medical Center (Hospital Director Son Jung-hwan) achieved the highest grade, Grade 1, in the "2025 Pharmaceutical Benefit Appropriateness Assessment" conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, once again earning recognition for its appropriate drug use and patient-safety-centered treatment capabilities. The Pharmaceutical Benefit Appropriateness Assessment is an evaluation conducted annually by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service to prevent the overuse and abuse of antibiotics and injections in medical institutions and to enhance patient safety. In this assessment, Bundang Jesaeng Hospital achieved Grade 1 in all major evaluation categories, including the antibiotic prescription rate for acute upper respiratory infections, the antibiotic prescription rate for acute lower respiratory infections, the injection prescription rate, and the number of drug items per prescription. Through this, it proved that it reduced unnecessary drug use and lowered the risk of side effects while simultaneously improving the safety and effectiveness of treatment. Hospital Director Son Jung-hwan said, "Achieving Grade 1 this time is the result of all medical staff making multifaceted efforts for appropriate treatment and correct drug prescriptions with patient safety as the top priority," adding, "We will continue to do our best to provide patient-centered, safe, and high-quality medical services."
2026-08-11
- Daejin University Department of Acting Arts Wins 3 Awards in INCUBATION Category at 34th Young Theater Festival
Original Play Sweeps Grand Prize, Best Director, and Best Actor… Advances to 2027 Emerging Directors Exhibition by Korean Theater Directors Association Daejin University Department of Acting Arts' original play won three awards—Grand Prize, Best Director, and Best Actor—in the INCUBATION category at the 34th Young Theater Festival. With this Grand Prize win, was selected for the "Emerging Directors Exhibition" hosted by the Korean Theater Directors Association in 2027, laying the groundwork for its advancement into the official professional stage. Student Jeong Hoon (Class of '21), who directed the play, received the Best Director award, while actor Jeon Chan-hyeong (Class of '18), who participated from the project planning stage and played the role of 'Jona,' won the Best Actor award. The award-winning work is a purely original play motif-inspired by the Iranian hijab protests. Tracking the death of 'Amesha,' who was found dead after going missing, it incorporates the Medusa myth to address issues of women, society, violence, and silence. Advising Professor Hwang Yeon-hee said, "This is the fruit of our curriculum in which students embodied their perspectives on contemporary society through their own theatrical language," adding, "I hope this serves as a meaningful starting point for them to move into the field."
2026-08-11
- Bundang Jesaeng Hospital Obtains Grade 1 in Acute Stroke Assessment
Bundang Jesaeng Hospital (Hospital Director Son Jung-hwan) achieved a overall score of 100 points in the "2024 Acute Stroke Assessment" conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, receiving the highest grade, Grade 1. This assessment was conducted for patients admitted through the emergency room within 7 days of the onset of acute stroke symptoms between October 2024 and March 2025. Bundang Jesaeng Hospital recorded 100 points in all indicators, including whether a Stroke Unit is configured (Grade A), the rate of intravenous thrombolysis within 60 minutes of arrival at the hospital, the rate of final treatment for subarachnoid hemorrhage within 24 hours of arrival at the hospital, and the early rehabilitation evaluation rate, obtaining Grade 1 with an overall score of 100. Son Jung-hwan, Director of Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, said, "Achieving Grade 1 this time is the result of all medical staff making efforts with the top priority on patients' lives," adding, "We will continue to do our best to provide patient-centered, safe, and high-quality medical services." Bundang Jesaeng Hospital's 24-hour Stroke Center operates an organic collaborative diagnosis and treatment system among the Emergency Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurology, and Department of Radiology. In particular, equipped with a Stroke Unit, it is doing its utmost to treat patients under the slogan "If you lose time, you lose your brain," based on rich clinical experience of more than 1,800 cases of cerebrovascular disease surgeries, such as thrombectomy, coil embolization, cerebral artery ligation, arteriovenous malformation, and Moyamoya disease.
2026-08-11
