Jogye Order appoints Dosim as Buddhist newspaper head, Ilgyu as future affairs secretary general

Venerable Jinwoo, head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism's General Affairs Department, on Wednesday appointed Venerable Dosim as president of the Buddhist Newspaper and Venerable Ilgyu as secretary general of the General Affairs Department's Future Affairs Headquarters.

Venerable Dosim was ordained under Venerable Seonghye and received full precepts in 1999. He has served as head priest of Seongbulsa and Baengnyeonsa temples, and held posts including director of the investigation bureau, director of the planning bureau, head of the social affairs division, and head of the dharma protection division within the General Affairs Department. He also served as a central council member in the 16th, 17th and 18th assemblies, and currently serves as head priest of Doseonsa Temple.

Venerable Ilgyu was ordained under Venerable Wonyung and received full precepts in 1996. He has served as head priest of Mireuksa Temple and held positions including director of the library bureau, director of the public relations bureau, and head of the media and public relations office within the General Affairs Department. He currently serves as head priest of Hoabsa Temple.

Venerable Jimuk was appointed acting head of the dharma protection division, Venerable Yujeong was appointed head of the secretariat, and Venerable Jeongyeon was appointed standing inspector of the dharma protection division.

"I expect each of them to lead their respective roles with excellence," Venerable Jinwoo said.

Venerable Dosim said he would "carefully oversee the newspaper's operations without misstep and do his utmost in his role so that the order may earn the public's trust."