Drawing a Happy Life Learned from Dasan (茶山) Jeong Yak-yong

Gangbuk-gu, Recruiting 19th Class Students for Dasan Academy...Apply by February 19 via District Office Website or Education Support Department, 60 Students to be Admitted

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Kyum-soo) is recruiting students to participate in the lifelong learning program for residents, the "19th Dasan (茶山) Academy."

Anyone who is a resident of Gangbuk-gu or operates a business in the area can apply until February 19. Interested individuals can apply through the Gangbuk-gu website (www.gangbuk.go.kr) under the ‘Participation in District Administration’ section or by visiting the Education Support Division on the 3rd floor of Gangbuk-gu Office. The number of students accepted is limited to the first 60 applicants, and the tuition fee is 30,000 KRW.

The program runs for 12 weeks from March 5 to May 28. Classes are held every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the lecture rooms of Sungshin Women's University Mia Unjeong Green Campus located in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu.

Faculty from Sungshin Women's University, Chairman Park Seok-moo of the Dasan Research Institute, writer and literary critic Ko Mi-sook, professors from Ajou University and Kyung Hee University’s Department of History, and other experts from various fields participate as instructors. Students will have the opportunity to explore the life and philosophy of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, as well as his scientific and literary world, through diverse topics that approach his Silhak (practical learning) ideology.

In particular, Professor Kim Myung-seok of Sungshin Women's University will offer a lecture titled “Dasan Jeong Yak-yong in Modern Novels,” which will be open not only to Dasan Academy students but also to the general public as a public lecture.

Additionally, in-depth lectures such as writer and literary critic Ko Mi-sook’s “The Rival Biographies of Yeonam and Dasan” and Professor Kang Hye-sun of Sungshin Women's University’s “Letters from Dasan, a Father in Exile,” along with experiential learning opportunities like field trips to Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and the Dasan Chodang historic site in Gangjin, Jeollanam-do, will provide chances to envision a happy life inspired by the spirit of Silhak.

The “Dasan (茶山) Academy,” jointly hosted by Gangbuk-gu, Sungshin Women's University Lifelong Education Center, and the Dasan Research Institute, began its first session in 2011 and has since had over 1,080 residents participate. The excellent faculty and high-quality education have earned high satisfaction from students.

Graduates contribute to society through talent donation activities for Dasan research and community development via the alumni association “Dasan Spirit Practice Society,” established in 2014.

Mayor Park Kyum-soo of Gangbuk-gu said, “The philosophy of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong offers wisdom, vitality, and courage to overcome difficulties and envision a happy life, even for those living in modern times. We hope many residents seeking vitality in life will show great interest and participate.”

For inquiries, contact the Education Support Division of Gangbuk-gu Office at 901-6304 or the Lifelong Education Center of Sungshin Women's University at 920-7765.

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