Taego Order Appoints 20 Members to External Cooperation Advisory Committee

Appointment Ceremony Held on the 25th
Contributing to the Development of the Order and Its Social Role

The Korean Buddhist Taego Order announced on June 26 that it has appointed 20 individuals, including attorney Kim Hyungyeon from Dongin Law Firm, as members of the External Cooperation Advisory Committee.

They are taking a commemorative photo after the appointment ceremony of the External Cooperation Advisory Committee of the Korean Buddhist Taego Order. Korean Buddhist Taego Order

According to the Taego Order, the appointment ceremony for the new advisory committee members was held on the afternoon of June 25 at the Main Buddha Hall of Beomnyunsa, located on the third floor of the Korean Buddhist Traditional Culture Transmission Center.

The ceremony was conducted in the following order: the Threefold Refuge, the Heart Sutra, introduction of guests, congratulatory and encouraging remarks, presentation of appointment certificates, announcements, and the Four Great Vows. The event was hosted by Director of General Affairs Monk Doseong and officiated by Director of Social Affairs Monk Dohwi.

In his welcoming remarks, President of the General Affairs Office Monk Sangjin stated, "Last year, our order took its first step toward communication and cooperation with various sectors of society by launching the External Cooperation Advisory Committee as a direct body under the President of the General Affairs Office." He added, "The interest and advice provided by the committee members have been instrumental in expanding the order's outreach and in concretizing the public nature and social responsibility of Buddhism."

He continued, "We will work closely with the newly inaugurated government and ensure that our order responds flexibly to the changing times. Now is the time to further strengthen our social role so that we can make a tangible contribution to the lives of the people."

The External Cooperation Advisory Committee aims to contribute to the development of the Taego Order and its social role by providing advice on the order's policies and ongoing projects, as well as participating in policy activities. Going forward, the committee will be responsible for: supporting communication and cooperation with the National Assembly, government, local governments, and public institutions; engaging in external cooperation activities such as recruiting and discovering talent for the order's initiatives; and contributing to and participating in the order's social role activities.

The following is the list of members of the Taego Order External Cooperation Advisory Committee:

Kim Hyungyeon (attorney, Dongin Law Firm), Kim Jangsil (former member of the National Assembly), Choi Jongnam (emeritus professor, Central Sangha University), Lee Jongsu (professor, Suncheon National University), Choi Woncheol (distinguished professor, Hanyang University), Cho Hwan-gi (executive advisor, Korean Federation of Arts and Culture Organizations), Lee Seongun (professor, Dongbang Culture University Graduate School), Koo Mirae (director, Buddhist Folklore Research Institute), Yoo Kyunghee (curator, National Museum), Lee Seunghee (cultural heritage committee member, Gyeonggi Province, research professor, Suncheon National University), Chun Woojeong (secretary general, National Assembly Jeonggakhoe), Kim Myungsun (special advisor to the president of the Taego Order General Affairs Office), Kim Byungha (aide to National Assembly member Lee Heonseung), Jung Yongjun (aide to a member of the National Assembly), Hwang Pyungwoo (director, Korea Cultural Heritage Policy Research Institute), Eom Wonsik (president, National Association of Local Government Curators), Lee Gilsoo (president, Korean Buddhist Youth Association), Kim Hoyoung (head of Welfare and Culture Division, Cheongnyeonsa), In Yongmin (director, Cheongram Cultural Heritage Research Institute), Joo Hyunwoo (CEO, Haetal Company).