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- Chinese Professors Pursuing Doctoral Degrees in Education at Daejin University Visit Yeoju Headquarters Temple
On July 11, more than 20 university professors and staff members from various regions of China—currently pursuing doctoral degrees in Education at Daejin University—visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple. The visiting group included professors specializing in English, political science, mathematics, physical education, nursing, social welfare, and other academic fields. After touring the Daesoon Jinrihoe Welfare Foundation, the delegation held a meeting with President Yun Eundo. During the discussion, President Yun encouraged the professors, saying, “I hope you will study diligently and contribute to the education of students when you return to your hometowns.” He added, “We will explore ways to strengthen online lectures so that students can study locally while earning their degrees.” One of the professors remarked, “Because the cultures of our two countries are quite similar, studying in Korea has not been difficult. We are grateful to Daesoon Jinrihoe for providing such a supportive environment for our studies.”
2024-07-11
- Speech by the Chairman of DIVA at the Meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam officially visited Korea for four days, from June 30 to July 3, at the invitation of Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. This marked the first visit by a high-ranking Vietnamese official since Korea and Vietnam elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in December 2022. The delegation consisted of over 100 individuals, including the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Planning and Investment, the Minister of Finance, a business delegation, and the President of VUFO (Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations). On the first day of his visit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a meeting titled "An Inspiring Gathering with Korean Friends," inviting the heads of approximately 60 organizations, including Korean NGOs active in Vietnam, the Korea-Vietnam Friendship Association, the Association of Koreans Who Love Vietnam, and coach Park Hang-seo. Eight individuals were given the opportunity to speak at the event. Through the consideration of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Yoon Eun-ho, Chairman of the Daejin International Volunteers Association (DIVA), delivered the first speech. Chairman Yoon Eun-ho presented on the topic, "Harmony and Cooperation Between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam Towards a New Era," which received a positive reception at the venue. Subsequently, several media outlets, including Vietnam's state-run public broadcasting, aired reports on the promotion of Korea-Vietnam cooperation, citing the content of Chairman Yoon Eun-ho's presentation.
2024-07-04
- Oomoto Religious Organization of Japan Visits Yeoju Headquarters Temple
On June 28, the Japanese religious organization Oomoto (大本) visited the Yeoju Headquarters Temple of Daesoon Jinrihoe. The delegation consisted of Yuta Yamada, Director of the General Affairs Department of Oomoto, and Hiromi Yano, Advisor for International Affairs to the Mayor of Kameoka City—located in the central-western region of Kyoto Prefecture. After arriving in Korea on June 27, the delegation visited Daejin University before traveling to the Yeoju Headquarters Temple on the 28th, where they toured the temple’s eco-friendly farming system and held a meeting with President Yun Eundo. The purpose of the visit, as stated by the Oomoto representatives, was to promote youth exchange between the two religious organizations. They also expressed great interest in the temple’s environmentally friendly agricultural practices. During the meeting, Yuta Yamada noted, “Agriculture in Japan is currently facing a crisis. Due to increasing pests, the use of pesticides has risen, yet crop yields continue to decline, which is a serious concern.” He added that he wished to learn from and help introduce the Yeoju Headquarters Temple’s eco-friendly cultivation system to a wider global audience. In response, President Yun Eundo said, “We will positively consider initiatives such as youth exchanges between our organizations and the sharing of eco-friendly cultivation methods.”
2024-06-30
- Moroccan Medical Team Trains on Surgical Robots at Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital
On June 27, three specialists in surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and urology from the Military Hospital Mosque Marrakech in Morocco visited Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital to receive training on a domestically manufactured surgical robot. This training follows the introduction of REVO-I, the first Korean-made surgical robot, at Agadir University Hospital—a Moroccan national hospital—in December of last year. At Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, the Moroccan medical team shared insights on the process of introducing REVO-I and training methodologies, and exchanged opinions on precision surgery, minimally invasive techniques, infection control, and operational convenience.
2024-06-27
- 2024 International Conference on “Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia” Held by the Daesoon Academy of Science
On June 25, the Daesoon Academy of Science (President: Bae Gyu-han) hosted, with support from the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex of Daesoon Jinrihoe, the “2024 Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia (‘JDTREA’)” International Conference. With participation from over 100 scholars across 15 countries and moderation by world-renowned academics such as Eileen Barker, Bernadette Rigal-Cellard, and Massimo Introvigne, the conference was held under the theme “New Developments in Daesoon Thought & the Religions of East Asia.” From 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the conference featured 12 sessions in which 30 papers were presented, sharing research outcomes that encompassed a wide range of topics and perspectives on Daesoon Thought and the religious traditions of East Asia. Massimo Introvigne, Director of the Center for Studies on New Religions, who served as moderator, highlighted the significance of the event by stating, “The many participants testify that Daesoon Thought is already well known in the international academic community.” In her closing remarks, Professor Carole Cusack of the University of Sydney (Editor-in-Chief of ‘JDTREA’) said, “I was deeply impressed by the high level of scholarly achievement, and I believe this conference will further advance the journal.”
2024-06-25
