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Ha Seung Moo

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This is a Korean name; the family name is Ha.
Ha Seung-moo
Born (1963-10-13) October 13, 1963 (age 61)
Sacheon, South Korea
OccupationProfessor of historical theology, author, poet
LanguageKorean
NationalityKorean
EducationB.A., Ed.M., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.Cand.
Alma materCatholic University of Daegu
Period1991-Present
Literary movementPoetry
Notable awardsThe 34th Busan Metropolitan City Citizen Award(2018),
2018 National Theologian Award, others

Ha Seung Moo (born October 13, 1963; also spelled Ha Seung moo) is a Korean poet, pastor, educator and historical theologian.

Early life

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Ha was born on February 5, 1964 in Sacheon, South Korea. Ha is the grandson of Sir Ha Yeon, who is the twenty-first grandson of Joseon's most notable prime minister, Yeonguijeong.[1]

After his basic education, Ha began to read modern literature. He was motivated by a bookseller who visited the school and purchased a series of books on modern Korean literature. Thereafter, readings of Korean literature sparked his interest in writing and philosophy. In this process, Ha began to question humanity and thing-in-itself. During the high school years, Ha's spiritual journey continued. He pursued truth, the meaning of life and humanity in Buddhism, Hinduism and other major religions. In this spiritual journey, he read many western philosophical classics.

Ha was influenced by the works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Gustav Jung, Immanuel Kant and Søren Kierkegaard. Ha experienced spiritual progression recognizing the importance and meaning of human existence, and the 'despair' of Kierkegaard and the 'reason' of Kant became a less serious issue to his life and study. At the end of 12th grade, Ha had a mystical religious experience that made him confess that God is the only answer to his quest for meaning. Ha then became a Christian.[2][3]

His poetry became an artistic stimulus for artists in parts of England and America.[4]

Career

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S.M.HA in his 30s

Ha became a Presbyterian minister and a professor of historical theology at Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He teaches Biblical Exposition. Ha established Korea Presbyterian Church and the Korea Presbyterian Seminary, serving as Pastoral General, Christian education, Missions etc., at his own expense.

His theological thought is inherited from the original church, unlike the Roman Catholic or Reformed Church, or of the Protestant church, which offer traditional Christian interpretation. Ha presented the historical point of view of the Orthodox Church, describing how the confession of faith and the historical context coincide.[5] Ha is a poet, and a reformist theologian. He debuted as a poet by the recommendation of fellow poet Park Jaesam and two others in Hankyoreh Literature Magazine in 1994.

Notable awards

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  • 2024 National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Chairman's Merit Medal(Social Contribution)[12][13][14][15][16][17][18]
  • Edurank (World Universities Ranking Agency), 'Notable Kosin University Alumni in 2024' 1st place[19]
  • Edurank (World Universities Ranking Agency), 'Notable Busan University of Foreign Studies Alumni in 2024' 2nd place[20]
  • Edurank (World Universities Ranking Agency), 'Notable Catholic University of Daegu Alumni in 2024' 2nd place[21]
  • Edurank (World Universities Ranking Agency), 'Notable Gwangju University Alumni in 2024' 3rd place[22]
  • Pride Korea Awards 2020(10th)[23]
  • Busan branch Citation of the Korea Military Merit Awardees Association(2020)[24]
  • The 34th Busan Metropolitan City Citizen Award(2018)
  • 2018 National Theologian Award
  • Military Manpower Administration Citation(2017)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Koreans Foundation Gold Award(2006)
  • National Forum Union & 21 century Bundang Forum Achievement Award(2006)
  • Busan University of Foreign Studies Graduate School of Education Achievement Award(1997)
  • The 3rd Hankyore New Literary Prize(1994)
  • Busan Korea's Christian Literary Society Best Work Award(1995)
  • Army Dulumi Church' Merit Appreciation Plaque(in 133rd ADA Battn, 1987)
  • Commander Award of the 1st ADA Bde(1986)
  • Commander Award of the 1st ADA Bde(1985)
  • BnCmd Award of the 1st ADA Bde 133rd ADA Battn.(1986)
  • BnCmd Award of the 1st ADA Bde 133rd ADA Battn.(1985)
  • Dongmyeong Technical High School Achievement Award (1984)

Works

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  • The Southern Poetry (Nambu-eui si: Busan siin sagwajip, 남부의 시: 부산 시인 사화집, 1999). Publisher: Busan Poets' Association (1999)
  • Guerrilla, Vol 3. Publisher: Yeni (1999)
  • Guerrilla, Vol 4. Publisher: Yeni (1999)
  • Australia Korean Literature (Hoju-Hanin Munhak, 호주한인문학). Publisher: The Association of Korean Writers in Australia (2002)
  • Australia Korean Literature (Hoju-Hanin Munhak, 호주한인문학). Publisher: The Association of Korean Writers in Australia (2003)
  • Flowers on the Blue Stem (Ggodi pinda pureun julgie, 꽃이 핀다 푸른 줄기에,2006).
  • Seihan Gobi (Seihan gobi, 세이한 고비, 2008). ISBN 978-89-957530-8-8
  • Hornbeam Forest (Sosanamu sup, 소사나무 숲, 2011). ISBN 978-89-93433-09-8

Notes

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  • Who's Who in Korea (Hangugeul umjigineun inmuldeul, 한국을 움직이는 인물들, 2 vols). Publisher: Chungang Ilbosa(1995)
  • Ha Seung Moo, Received "Proud Busan citizen prize"[16] The Busan Ilbo(The Busan Daily News)
  • International(Kookje) Poetry Poem ‘Shooting Star’/ Ha Seung Moo [17] The Kookje Daily News
  • Poem and painting of our era [18] Archived 2020-04-06 at the Wayback Machine Maeil Jong-gyo Shinmun(Daily religious newspaper).
  • Bridgenews [19] One's family with a story
  • The Hankyoreh Newspaper [20] Poet Ha Seung Moo, Received '2018 Korean Theological Education Award'
  • The Kookje Daily News [21] List of writers of declaration of the state of affairs
  • Hankook Ilbo [22] List of writers of declaration of the state of affairs
  • Special Column "Political participation of today's Korean Christian, it will not help the state," Archived 2020-04-06 at the Wayback Machine Korea Journal. Maeil Jong-gyo Shinmun(Daily religious newspaper).

References

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  1. ↑ Jin-yang Hassi Daedongbo(Genealogy books of Ha family [1]. Genealogy books of Ha family, vol 5, p.543(2000). Inje University Genealogy Library
  2. ↑ Poet.Ha Seung-Moo's Site [2].
  3. ↑ Hangyŏre Munhak. Publisher: The Han-Kyorerh Literature 1 May 1994. pp.282-290.
  4. ↑ Busan Christian Writers Association in Korea [3][4][permanent dead link].
  5. ↑ Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary. “Church History knowledge and Overcoming Existing Church History”(2012. KPTS Open Seminar Special Lecture Paper, Publisher: KPTS PRESS)
  6. ↑ Hana Good News
  7. ↑ Busan Cultural Foundation E-Archive in Korea
  8. ↑ ^ "WAKW Introduction" World Association of Korean Writers
  9. ↑ Daily Religious News
  10. ↑ Yonhap News Agency
  11. ↑ Gwangnamilbo(Daily Newspaper)
  12. ↑ VERITAS a(alpha). April 23, 2020[5]
  13. ↑ The korea.April 23, 2020[6][permanent dead link]
  14. ↑ CRSNews. May 11, 2023[7]
  15. ↑ K-channel. April 23, 2020[8]
  16. ↑ Toktok News. April 23, 2020[9]
  17. ↑ Mudeung Ilbo(Daily News).April 23, 2020[10]
  18. ↑ The Chunnam Maeil(Daily News). April 23, 2020[11]
  19. ↑ Edurank,2024[12]
  20. ↑ Edurank,2024[13]
  21. ↑ Edurank,2024[14]
  22. ↑ Edurank,2024[15]
  23. ↑ Gukje News, 25 Nov 2020
  24. ↑ Daily Religious Newspaper, 19 March 2020

Other websites

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  • 한국사 대한민국(in Korean)[23]
  • Poet Ha Seung Moo [24]
  • Doosan Encyclopedia(in Korean 하승무) [25]
  • Daum Person Encyclopedia(in Korean 하승무) [26]
  • Naver Person Search(in Korean 하승무) [27] Archived 2020-04-04 at the Wayback Machine
  • Yonhapnews Person Search(in Korean 하승무) [28] Archived 2020-04-07 at the Wayback Machine
  • JoongAng Ilbo Person Search(in Korean 하승무) [29]
  • Chosun Ilbo Person Search(in Korean 하승무) [30]
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