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- Daesoon International Volunteer Association Receives Commendation from the People’s Committee of Thai Nguyen Province
In April, the Daesoon International Volunteer Association (DIVA) received a commendation from the People’s Committee of Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam, in recognition of its contributions to volunteer activities in the region. A DIVA representative stated, “In a public works project in Thai Nguyen Province involving the demolition of temporary and aging houses and the construction of new homes, the project was completed eight months ahead of the deadline set by the Prime Minister of Vietnam. DIVA’s contributions to this achievement were formally recognized, which led to this commendation.” Since 2024, DIVA has been supporting the construction of new homes as part of one of Vietnam’s national poverty alleviation campaigns. The association is currently carrying out the “Sangsaeng House (House of Mutual Beneficence)” project, which provides newly built homes to vulnerable communities.
2025-05-01
- Daejin Electronic and Telecommunications High School Conducts International Faculty Exchange with Japanese High School
On February 4, 11 teachers from Daejin Electronic and Telecommunications High School (Principal: Kim Jaehak) visited Sasebo Commercial High School in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, where they participated in a four-night, five-day international exchange program. This program marked a step forward from the student exchanges held in both countries in July and November of last year. As part of the initiative, subject-area teachers from Daejin Electronic and Telecommunications High School visited Sasebo Commercial High School to present and discuss specialized curricula, engaging in meaningful faculty-level exchanges focused on vocational education. Vice Principal Park Jeong-geun, who led the delegation, stated, “I hope this exchange will go beyond a one-time meeting and become an opportunity to build lasting cooperation and friendship.” He added, “Through this experience, I expect both students and teachers to gain a deeper understanding of each other’s cultures and educational approaches, and to cultivate a broader global perspective and a spirit of collaboration suited to the global era.”
2025-02-10
- Daejin University Conducts Volunteer Activities in Vietnam
From January 6 to 16, Daejin University carried out overseas volunteer activities in Vietnam. The volunteer program took place in Thai Nguyen Province and Bac Giang Province, with the participation of 20 Daejin University students, 4 faculty and staff members, and 14 members of the Daesoon International Volunteer Association (DIVA). At Hoa Binh Middle School in Thai Nguyen Province, the volunteer group conducted health and environmental education programs focusing on practical daily habits such as proper handwashing and waste separation. In addition, they planted flowers and trees around the school and carried out art education activities by creating colorful murals, receiving a positive response from students and local residents. The volunteers also conducted a Korean language program at Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, where they engaged with local university students and shared cultural experiences by introducing representative travel destinations from Korea and Vietnam. After moving to Bac Giang Province, the volunteer group visited households affected by Typhoon Yagi (2024). They assisted with post-disaster recovery efforts by cleaning surrounding areas and repainting walls in bright colors, contributing to the psychological well-being of residents and supporting community recovery. A local official expressed appreciation, stating, “We are deeply grateful for the dedication of the volunteer group. The various educational activities and environmental improvement efforts carried out by the students have brought positive changes to the local community.”
2025-01-17
- 2024 Second Half Academic Conference of the Asian Research Institute for Religion Held at Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex
The '2024 Second Half Academic Conference of the Asian Research Institute for Religion' was held on January 4th in the International Conference Room of the Daesoon Jinrihoe Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex. About 30 Korean religious studies researchers participated in the conference, including Emeritus Professor Seo Yeongdae of Inha University, Chair Professor Kang Dongoo of the Daesoon Thought Academy, Professor Choi Jongsoung of Seoul National University, and Professor Han Seung-hoon of the Academy of Korean Studies. They presented a total of 9 papers, followed by critiques and discussions. During the event, Professor Na Kwon-soo of the Daesoon Academy of Scienes presentation's, 'A Multi-Dimensional Approach to the Interpretation of Mujagi (Selflessness) in Daesoon Jinrihoe,' and Researcher Pyeon Gyeong-il's presentation, 'A Study on the Influence of Late Joseon Folk Taoism on Daesoon Jinrihoe,' garnered significant attention.
2025-01-04
- Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA) Awarded Certificate of Merit by Vietnam's VUFO in 2024
On December 20, 2024, DIVA (Daejin International Volunteers Association) received a Certificate of Merit from the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO). This certificate is highly significant as it was awarded to only 35 out of 387 international NGOs operating in Vietnam. DIVA was honored with this award in recognition of its efforts to aid marginalized residents in Vietnam through various activities, including delivering emergency relief funds for Typhoon YAGI, conducting medical volunteer services, implementing water and sanitation projects, and undertaking educational environment improvement projects. The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) is a government agency responsible for diplomacy, functioning to promote bilateral and multilateral cooperation and assistance with foreign countries.
2024-12-20
