DONG-HAK: ITS RELIGIOUS THOUGHT AND THE UNITY SPIRITS FOR KOREAN REUNIFICATION

JANG HYUN-OH

ABSTRACT

Dong-hak is the most remarkable religion of a lot of Korean inherent religions since 19th
century. This religion was founded by Choi Je-woo in April 1860. And it includes the
national and social characters, because it advocated the national interests and the welfare
of the people under the spirit of Sicheonju (侍天主) that everyone has to worship God
or Heaven in his mind. In this paper, author intends to present the religious thoughts
of Don-hak and will discuss about the reunification spirits of Korea in the near future.