Hanam City Hosts Distinguished Lecture by "Communication Magician" Professor Lee Hoseon

Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Hyunjae) announced on September 17 that it successfully held the '2025 Hanam Distinguished Lecture Series' at the Geomdan Hall of the Hanam Culture and Arts Center by inviting Professor Lee Hoseon from Soongsil Cyber University, who is recognized as one of Korea's leading psychological counseling experts and star lecturers. On this day, Professor Lee delivered a lecture on the topic of "Self-Care Techniques for Professional Parents."

Hanam City is hosting the '2025 Hanam Distinguished Lecture Series' by inviting Professor Lee Hoseon from Soongsil Cyber University. Provided by Hanam City

This special lecture drew tremendous interest from citizens, with all seats reserved within just four hours of registration opening, and approximately 800 people filling the venue. Notably, 80% of the applicants were in their 30s and 40s, reflecting a high level of interest among the parent generation.

Professor Lee earned her Ph.D. in Counseling from Yonsei University Graduate School and later served as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University. She is currently a professor in the Department of Christian Counseling and Welfare at Soongsil Cyber University, as well as the director of the Institute of Personality Psychology, director of the Korea Senior Counseling Center, and president of the Korean Association of Gerontological Education, continuing her research and fieldwork in counseling and psychology.

Additionally, she has appeared on JTBC's "Divorce Reflection Camp: Refresh," where she sharply and refreshingly addresses marital and family conflict solutions, earning her the nickname "Tiger Counselor" and widespread popularity among the public. Through her YouTube channel "Lee Hoseon's Growing Older," she also provides practical advice on parent-child relationships and life in old age.

In recognition of her work, Professor Lee has received numerous awards, including the Korea Cultural Artist Award, the Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation, and the Korea Human Leader Grand Prize.

During the lecture, Professor Lee emphasized, "Parents are not beings of sacrifice, but individuals who should give and receive love, and this is something children must realize." She stressed that parents must be happy first for their children to grow up healthy. She also highlighted how unique it is to be born in the 20th century and live as a parent in the 21st century, and presented the "21st-century parental perspective" and specific communication techniques to help understand the characteristics and values of the new generation.

In particular, she underscored the importance of "reverse mentoring," where parents not only teach unilaterally but also learn from their children and grow together. Professor Lee offered concrete suggestions such as communication methods for conflict situations, ways for parents to care for their own emotions, and practical tips for fostering autonomy and responsibility in children, resonating deeply with the audience.

A Hanam City official stated, "We hope this lecture will help parents and children communicate more closely and strengthen family bonds, providing solutions for building harmonious households. We will continue to expand lifelong learning opportunities so that all citizens can empower their lives."

Meanwhile, the Hanam Distinguished Lecture Series is Hanam's flagship lecture program, organized under the vision of "a global lifelong learning city for all citizens," inviting authorities from various fields to provide citizens with access to professional knowledge and wisdom for life. Many distinguished figures, including national actor Cha Inpyo, parenting education expert Professor Cho Sunmi, and singer Sean, have participated in the program.

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