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Ha Seung-moo
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| Born | October 13, 1963 Sacheon, South Korea |
| Occupation | Professor of historical theology, author, poet |
| Language | Korean |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Education | B.A., Ed.M., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.Cand. |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of Daegu |
| Period | 1991-present |
| Literary movement | Christian poetry, South Korean literature |
| Notable awards | Pride Korea Awards 2020 The 34th Busan Metropolitan City Citizen Award(2018), 2018 National Theologian Award, others |
| Ha Seung-moo | |
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하승무
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| Revised Romanization | Ha Seungmoo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ha Seungmoo |
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시학재, 란사
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Sihagjae, Ransah |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sihagjae, Ransah |
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창호, 창우
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| Revised Romanization | Changho, Changu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Changho, Changu |
Ha Seung-moo (born October 13, 1963) is a poet, a Christian minister, and a professor from South Korea. He teaches about the history of Christian beliefs.
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Early Life and Spiritual Journey
Ha Seung-moo was born in Sacheon, South Korea. He is a descendant of Sir Ha Yeon, who was a very important prime minister during the Joseon Dynasty.
As a young student, Ha Seung-moo loved reading modern Korean literature. This sparked his interest in writing and philosophy. He started to think deeply about what it means to be human.
During high school, he explored different religions like Buddhism and Hinduism. He also read many classic Western philosophy books. He was especially interested in the ideas of thinkers like Sigmund Freud and Immanuel Kant.
By the end of high school, Ha Seung-moo had a special experience. He realized that God was the answer to his questions about life's meaning. After this, he became a Christian. His poems later became an inspiration for artists in other countries.
Career Highlights
Ha Seung-moo became a Presbyterian minister. He also teaches about the history of Christian beliefs at Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He helps lead the Korea Presbyterian Church and Seminary, often using his own money to support them.
He is known as a poet and a theologian who wants to bring new ideas. He started his career as a poet in 1994. This happened after he was recommended by other poets in a magazine called Hankyoreh Literature Magazine.
Here are some of his important roles:
- Secretary General of The World Association of Korean Writers (since 2024)
- Chief Editor at Korea Creative Writing Education Institute (since 2024)
- President of Korea Headquarters, International Union of Reformed Churches (since 2024)
- President of Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary (since 2024)
- President of Busan Social Information Forum (since 2003)
- Lecturer at Catholic University of Daegu Graduate School (2021-2024)
- President of Busan Christian Writers Association (since 2013)
- Professor of Historical Theology at Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary (since 2012)
- Council Member of National Unification Advisory Council (2003-2007)
Literary Journey
Ha Seung-moo began writing poems in Han-Kyoreh Literature magazine. His poem "Recollections of Homo Sapiens" helped him become known. His writing style was sometimes different from traditional Korean literature, which caused some challenges. However, many Korean writers and poets admired his work.
His Unique Poetry
Poet Park Jaesam said that Ha Seung-moo's poetry explores deep ideas. These include life and death, reality and dreams. He noted that Ha's poems often use symbols from religion and art.
Professor Kyung-Soo Yoon also commented on Ha's poetry. He said that Ha's style is like that of the poet Yi Sang. He believes Ha's unique way of writing comes from his spiritual experiences and his Christian faith.
Since 1994, his poems have appeared in newspapers and magazines. This made him well-known to many readers. Even though he is a Christian, his poems are not limited to just Christian themes. They use symbols and artistic images to create deep meaning. Poems like "The sixth tailbone of the Cenozoic era" and "The perspiration from the sun comes out" show his unique style.
In the 2000s, he wrote "Songs of Wildflowers," which is a lyrical poem. He also wrote "The story of an elephant's hand expelled by the sky." This poem was one of the first to use allegories (stories with a hidden meaning) in his poetry.
He has also contributed to several poetry books with other writers. These include "There is no way to nostalgia" (1996) and "Flowers bloom, On the bluestem" (2006).
Recently, literary critic Byeon Uisu praised Ha Seung-moo's poetry. He said that Ha's views on time are very special. He challenges common ideas about how time works.
Awards and Recognition
Ha Seung-moo has received many awards for his work and contributions.
- National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Chairman's Merit Medal (2024)
- Selected as one of the 104 Calvinist and Reformed Theologians of the 21st Century (2024)
- Ranked 1st among notable alumni of Kosin University by Edurank (2024)
- Ranked 2nd among notable alumni of Busan University of Foreign Studies by Edurank (2024)
- Ranked 2nd among notable alumni of Catholic University of Daegu by Edurank (2024)
- Ranked 3rd among notable alumni of Gwangju University by Edurank (2024)
- Pride Korea Awards (2020)
- Busan Metropolitan City Citizen Award (2018)
- National Theologian Award (2018)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Koreans Foundation Gold Award (2006)
- The 3rd Hankyore New Literary Prize (1994)
Published Works
Here are some of the books Ha Seung-moo has published or contributed to:
- The Southern Poetry (1999)
- Guerrilla, Vol 3. (1999)
- Guerrilla, Vol 4. (1999)
- Australia Korean Literature (2002, 2003)
- Flowers on the Blue Stem (2006)
- Seihan Gobi (2008)
- Hornbeam Forest (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Ha Seung-moo para niños
