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Birthplace of Gucheon Sangje Designated as Jeonbuk’s First ‘Religious Cultural Heritage’
On September 30th, at the 'Religious Cultural Heritage Deliberation Committee' held at the Jeonbuk Provincial Office, the birthplace of Gucheon Sangje, the Supreme God of the Ninth Heaven (Official name: 'Jeungsan Kang Il-sun Birthplace') in Sinwol-ri, Deokcheon-myeon, Jeongeup-si, was selected as the No. 1 ‘Jeonbuk Religious Cultural Heritage.’ The deliberation and selection process was carried out by committee members consisting of professors specializing in history, architecture, and cultural heritage, as well as religious figures. This designation publicly recognized and evaluated the historical and cultural influence of Gucheon Sangje. The Yeoju Headquarters Temple is planning to develop historical and cultural content and programs related to the birthplace and nearby sacred sites. Furthermore, in consultation with Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province and Jeongeup-si, they plan to proceed with projects related to the restoration of the birth home, establishment of a memorial hall, creation of the Sirusan Dullegil (trail), and development of a well and resting areas.
2024-09-30

Officials from Lang Son Province, Vietnam, Visit Yeoju Headquarters Temple
On August 29, a delegation from Lang Son Province, Vietnam, visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple. The delegation was led by Doan Thi Loan, a member of the Lang Son Provincial Party Executive Committee and concurrently the Party Secretary of Lang Son City, along with Nguyen Van Hanh, Deputy Head of the delegation, who also serves as Deputy Party Secretary of Lang Son City and Chairman of the People’s Committee. They were accompanied by 13 additional officials. The group stated that the purpose of their visit was to express appreciation for the activities of the Daesoon International Volunteer Association (DIVA) in Lang Son Province. During the meeting, Deputy Head Nguyen Van Hanh expressed his gratitude, saying, “We sincerely appreciate the continued efforts of DIVA. Many people in Lang Son Province are still in need, so we kindly ask for your ongoing support.” In response, DIVA Chairman Yun Eun-ho said, “A medical volunteer program with Bundang Jaesaeng General Hospital is scheduled for October, and we are also planning a water sanitation project to install purification systems and drinking fountains in 11 schools across Lang Son Province.” He added, “We intend to continue strengthening our cooperation with Lang Son Province and hope that the spirit of mutual beneficence will reach many people there.”
2024-08-29

Hosting of the 5th International Conference on East Asian Religious Culture
On August 28, the Daesoon Academy of Sciences (Director Bae Kyu-han) held the 5th International Conference on East Asian Religious Culture online. Approximately 200 researchers from 49 universities and research institutes across Korea, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, and Germany attended this conference. Held under the theme of "Mutual Understanding and Exchange of East Asian Religious Culture," the event featured 62 presenters and 15 scholars serving as discussants and moderators. The conference facilitated diverse discussions and in-depth debates on East Asian religious culture, covering topics such as Daesoon Jinrihoe, East Asian New Religions, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Folk Beliefs. Meanwhile, scholars including Professor Li Hongjun of Yanbian University and Professor Huang Yongfeng of Xiamen University—who serve as Editors-in-Chief of the Daesoon Academy of Sciences' Chinese-language international journal, Journal of East Asian Religious Culture—expressed their sincere gratitude. They acknowledged the Daesoon Academy of Sciences as a leading international academic institution in the field of East Asian religious culture, particularly for establishing an academic research and international exchange network where young scholars can thrive, and for disseminating those achievements.
2024-08-28

'Daejin High School' and 'Daejin Girls' High School' Exchange Ecological and Environmental Knowledge with Mongolian High Schools
On August 26th, the Korea-Mongolia Ecological Environment Exchange Event was held at Daejin High School (Principal Heo Ui-seon) and Daejin Girls’ High School (Principal Kim Jung-nam, who took office on September 1st). The exchange program involved approximately 80 students from eight high schools in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, visiting Daejin High School and Daejin Girls’ High School. The event included presentations by the Mongolian students on the ecological environment of Mongolia and tours of the ecological environment class facilities at both Daejin schools. The celebration concluded amidst great cheers from the students, featuring K-Pop dance performances by Daejin High School, orchestra performances by Daejin Girls’ High School, and various traditional performances by the Mongolian students. When asked by a reporter about the significance of the event, Principal Heo Ui-seon of Daejin High School responded, “I hope that by working on projects with foreign students and meeting them directly, our students will deepen their understanding of other countries.” He added, “Through this experience, I hope Daejin students will personally realize what competencies are required in this global era and strive to acquire them.”
2024-08-26

Daejin Electronics and Telecommunication High School Holds International Exchange with Japan's Sasebo Technical High School
Daejin Electronics and Telecommunication (Principal Kim Jae-hak) High School hosted an international exchange program from July 9 to 12, inviting 13 teachers and students from Sasebo Technical High School in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The exchange activities included attending major-related classes together, such as Virtual Reality (VR), game production, and design practice. The participants also experienced Korean culture through visits to the Busan Vocational Education Expo, using the Busan City Tour Bus, touring the Port of Busan, and participating in homestays. Moon Sang-geun, the teacher in charge of the event, stated, "We organized the program to help students with different language and cultural backgrounds develop their communication skills and ability to cooperate with one another." He added, "This experience is expected to help them gain an international perspective."
2024-07-13

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