Archbishop Chung Soon-taek, head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul, congratulates Jin Woo on his reappointment and emphasizes cooperation between religions

Archbishop Jeong Soon-taek, head of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul, congratulated Jin Woo-nim, head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, on his reappointment and said, "I hope that the two religions can work together to deliver comfort and hope to our neighbors in need."

In a congratulatory message issued on the 4th, Archbishop Jeong said to Jinwoo, "I believe that the fact that you have once again taken on an important role is the result of the Buddhist community's deep trust in the energy and dedication you have shown so far," and added, "I hope that you will continue to lead the harmony and development of Korean Buddhism with deep wisdom and compassion."

Archbishop Jeong continued, "I consider it meaningful that I was able to have conversations with Jinwoo in various places during my last term and share my thoughts on issues that our society and religion need to worry about together," he said. "It was a precious time that confirmed that even within different traditions, we can work together for the dignity of life, peace, and social harmony."

He emphasized, "Today, in our society, the role of religion in respecting each other's differences and embracing conflict and pain is more necessary. Based on the trust and friendship that Buddhism and Catholicism have built through dialogue and exchange, I hope that the two religions will continue to walk together as good partners for the peace and common good of our society."

Jinwoo, who was inaugurated as the 37th President of the General Affairs Center in 2022, won the election of the 38th President of the Jogye Order the previous day and extended his term for another four years.