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- Prof. Yu Dong-Jin at Daejin University Consecutively Appears on the World's Major Biographical Dictionaries
Prof. Yu Dong-Jin affiliated with Computer Aided Mechanical Design Engineering Dept. at Daejin University made a splendid achievement by having been registered for the three of the world's major biographical dictionaries for two years in a row. The world's three biographical dictionaries refer to America's Marquis Who's Who and ABI or American Biographical Institute, and British IBC or International Biographical Centre.
2016-06-28
- Daesoonjinrihoe and Incorporated Assoc. Korea International Volunteer Organization Set up a Sisterhood Relationship
The Religious Affairs Office of Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex and Korea International Volunteer Organization(hereinafter KVO) agreed to support relief activities by setting up a sisterhood relationship on Nov. 21. Ha Seong-Su, Chair of the KVO, and Director Yang Hyeon-Suk joined the agreement ceremony with Chief Director, Seongam Yun Eun-Do, Director of the Planning and Management, Seongam Baek Seung-Yeon, Director of the General Affairs, Seongam Kim Gyeong-Geun and Director of the Training Dept., Gyogam Gwak Dong-Seop. Starting from this agreement ceremony, Sangje's virtue will spread throughout Africa for the first time in history. In addition to that, the first international relief program is now officially implemented. Next, this agreement between the two bodies is our first International Cooperation Agreement, which is a major driving force for Daesoonjinrihoe to propagate Sangje's virtue worldwide. Especially, by establishing a mutual agreement with the international organization on special status endorsed by the UN, Daesoonjinrihoe is expected to acquire positive assessment from the UN. At the beginning of the ceremony, Chair Ha of KVO introduced its activities and history followed by briefings on its ongoing relief programs throughout the world. KVO is an organization of Special Consultative Status officially designated by the UN. For such organizations are endowed with authority to participate in policy-making of the UN and their affiliated organizations. Thus, KVO has a global influence. In this context, Chair Ha promised to actively support Daesoonjinrihoe's joining the UN and cooperate with it in terms of international relief activities. In return, Seongam Yun expressed his gratitude for their support and emphasized on the cooperation in African relief programs in the future. The ceremony was conducted in friendly atmosphere, yet, Ha informed the attendees of adversity and serious conditions of Kisumu, Kenya. According to him, 80% out of the entire population suffers from AIDS or HIV. Kisumu has as many war orphans as up to 80% out of the entire AIDS patients. The situation is indeed worse than that of the Korean War. These days, there has been a report that the African children are extremely starved due to the wars and skyrocketing price of crops. Kimusu is a region which Secretary General Ban Ki-Mun keeps an eye on with worries, saying Kimusu is one of the three slum areas in the world. Ironically, Kisumu was once long-lost hometown to US President Obama. Accordingly, Seongam Yun promised to start a well-digging program and feeding as well as send relief items for an immediate relief at the end of the year to propagate the doctrine of resolution of grievances and mutual beneficence. Afterwards, the working level consultation started with the talk regarding 'Daesoon Springs' to be set up in Kisumu, which is expected to provide 3,000 residents with drinking water. The plan particularly needed a very careful approach like the toil for oil because the process takes place 300m underground. Also, the feeding program named 'Daesoon Dining Table' has been discussed since elementary schoolers suffered from perpetual hunger caused by a severe drought. As for the relief items, each Bangmyeong(Daesoonjinrihoe regional branch) under Daesoonjinrihoe decided to plan a specific schedule after collecting the items together. KVO was founded by Chair Ha Seong-Su in order to give the provision of health care for the Bolivian natives living in poverty in 1988. Its aim is to help developing countries with support of medical care and welfare. With the cooperation of the UN and NGOs, this prominent international NGO works on culture, environment and sustainable development to contribute to the world peace.
2016-06-28
- Prof. Lou and Six Others from Beijing University Visit Yeoju
Seven professors from Beijing University headed by Prof. Lou Yu-Lie, Director of Institute of Religion, came to Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex on Aug. 4. They discussed Daesoon theories with Chief Director Yun and got around dojang. Prof. Lou gave a lecture on 'Thoughts on Taoism Regarding the Laws of Nature and Cosmic Unity.' Prof. Lou emphasized on the importance of respecting the nature by saying that the humankind should learn to recognize the unity of nature and the self again.
2016-06-28
- The International Students at Daejin University Visit Daesoonjinrihoe.
About 100 international students studying at Daejin University visited Daesoonjinrihoe and other historical sites in Yeoju during May 15-16 to understand Korean culture and Daesoonjinrihoe. On the 15th, they toured the royal tomb of King Sejong and the Sinreuksa Temple, followed by the Yeoju Headquarters Dojang. The students were given a comprehensive explanation on the basic tenet and proprieties; they also took a look around the dojang facilities. Ryu, who is a doctoral student in International Trade Dept., said she felt a solemn atmosphere when she entered the Sungdo Gate, so she found herself earnest. On the 16th, the students, being curious and interested, visited the Daesoonjinrihoe Social Welfare Foundation and toured the unitcare system, treatment units and other facilities in the geriatric hospital. In the evening, they enjoyed a meal that had been fixed by Daesoon Women's Association. After that, they participated in the welcome event prepared by Daesoon Hanmadang Pungmul Team, followed by the enjoyable recreation time and the talent contest. The student who won the talent contest said the event was a great help for international students to get closer since there were few opportunities to meet each other and she would take part in the event in the future.
2016-06-28
- The First Daesoon Volunteer Group Comes Home with Hope
The first Daesoon Volunteer Group came back home to Yeoju on Aug. 8 after the two weeks' of volunteer work in Ethiopia, Egypt and Turkey from July, 26 to Aug. 8. In his welcome speech, Seongam Yun Eun-Do asked the volunteers to play an important role on account of increasing chances to go abroad. The volunteers achieved four good results at home or abroad. First, they attained the practical assessment for joining the UN. Secondly, the network involving public and private organizations was successfully formed. Lastly, they could acquire appropriate information on international relief programs with know-how and set a good example for the young members of Daesoonjinrihoe guiding a new direction. On arriving, the Daesoon Volunteer Group were given a heart-felt welcome by the residents who gathered at the soup run. Director Seongam Baek Seung-Yeon greeted them with a smile and started work in a friendly atmosphere. On the second day, the group worked in full swing providing the residents with more sophisticated and systematic programs. KVO showed its gratitude that the volunteers offered practical help to the Ethiopia branch under KVO The volunteers helped serve food for 500 children. Other volunteer work regarding education includes physical training, medical check-up, and farming. The well-repairing, the fence-making for soccer ground, the soup run-painting were followed in order. They also visited needy families in the neighborhood and console them. In addition, the volunteers traveled through the unpaved roads to a remote village located at an altitude of 2,500m for hours to learn the accomplishment of international farm aid. In spite of the short period of volunteer work, the members and the locals were emotionally attached. They shed tears keeping their fingers crossed that they look forward to seeing each other again. With many members' concerns and encouragement, the volunteers held a ceremony to disband the group. The dojang staff and the laity joined the event to praise them for their hard work. In the ceremony, all the participants enjoyed the film on volunteer activities and expressed sympathy sharing their feelings and experiences. Followed by the briefing session, they suggested a direction and vision for the next term and looked forward to the second volunteer group wrapping up the ceremony of disbanding.
2016-06-28
