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- Devotional Offering for the Anniversary of Sangje’s Passing into Heaven Hosted at the Yeoju Headquarters Temple Complex
On August 6 (June 24 of the lunar calendar) at 1:00 AM, the Devotional Offering for the Anniversary of Sangje’s Passing into Heaven was solemnized with approximately 4,900 practitioners attending. June 24 of the lunar calendar in 1909 is the day when Gucheon Sangje passed into Heaven. Sangje descended to this world in 1871 in response to the pleas of divine beings, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas to save the universe from the brink of total destruction. He then performed the Reordering Work of Heaven and Earth for nine years (1901–1909) before passing into Heaven. Commemorating the day of His passing, the Religious Order holds a devotional offering every year.
2026-08-16
- The 36th Daesoon Youth Summer Camp Hosted
The 36th Daesoon Youth Summer Camp was held from July 29 to August 20. A total of 623 students participated in this camp, which operated across eight sessions ranging from elementary to university levels. The elementary, middle, and high school divisions engaged in activities such as mutual beneficence plays, practical activities for instructions, outdoor experiential activities (water park), and talent shows. The university division conducted activities including museum visits, teachings and quizzes on the Reordering Work of Heaven and Earth, and outdoor experiential activities (swimming pool).
2026-08-16
- 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
