Father Ha Seong-yong and Monk Seong Jin Gather for Special Humanities Lecture at LAUER Senior Town

Father Ha Seongyong and Monk Seong Jin to Speak on “Endings and Beginnings”:
Reflecting on Life’s Second Act

Beyond Mere Housing to Culture and Enrichment:
LAUER’s Distinctive Approach to Senior Living

Humanities Joint Lecture
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Located in the Osiria Tourism Complex in Busan, LAUER Senior Town will continue to operate a variety of humanities programs for its residents, aiming to introduce a distinctive senior living culture. Through these initiatives, the facility plans to go beyond simply providing residential support and create opportunities to reflect on the meaning of life and envision a new phase in one’s later years.

LAUER Senior Town announced that it will host a humanities joint lecture titled “Endings and Beginnings” on September 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the LAUER Concert Hall within the complex, inviting Father Ha Seong-yong and Monk Seong Jin as guest speakers.

This lecture is designed to give seniors in their 60s to 70s space to reflect on their life journeys and consider how best to live in the future. The event is also significant in that Father Ha Seong-yong and Monk Seong Jin, who come from different religious backgrounds, will share their respective perspectives on “life’s endings and new beginnings” in one setting.

The session will revolve around four key themes: “Ending,” “Emptying,” “Beginning,” and “Relationships.” First, the speakers will explore methods to let go of the regrets, disappointments, and emotional burdens of past experiences and relationships. The lecture will also address how to move beyond concerns about children, family, or lingering feelings about past relationships to focus on self-care and emotional well-being.

Further, the discussion will include ways to rediscover joy, identify new goals, and cultivate an active lifestyle in one's later years. It is planned to share wisdom for maintaining comfortable and healthy relationships with family, friends, and the community, helping seniors approach the future with greater positivity.

Notably, LAUER has organized this program not as a one-off event but as part of its ongoing commitment to cultural and educational content aimed at enriching seniors’ quality of life. As the demand grows among seniors for post-retirement opportunities to form new relationships and engage in diverse experiences, the initiative seeks to provide an environment within the residential spaces where learning, cultural activities, and social interaction can all be enjoyed.

A LAUER Senior Town representative stated, “For the senior generation, later life isn’t just a time to close chapters but an opportunity to create new joys, relationships, and aspirations. We hope this lecture provides a meaningful chance to reflect on the past with peace and actively design a warmer, more fulfilling future.”

Applications for the upcoming lecture are open from September 7 to 13 through the LAUER website. A total of 150 participants will be selected by lottery from among the applicants, and the results will be announced on September 15 at 2:00 p.m. Additional event details can be found through LAUER Senior Town.

LAUER Senior Town is a comprehensive senior complex established in the Osiria Tourism Complex in Busan, featuring residential buildings as well as extensive medical, cultural, leisure, and everyday convenience facilities. The complex also operates various arts and culture programs and participatory community activities to support active social engagement and leisure for seniors.

In particular, with the official opening of “Mui Jae Korean Medicine Hospital Busan” within LAUER Senior Town in March this year, medical accessibility for residents has significantly improved. Mui Jae Korean Medicine Hospital Busan provides integrated Western and Korean medical care, offering specialized cancer patient therapy services such as immune management and mitigation of side effects from chemotherapy and radiation, as well as tailored pain management and rehabilitation programs. Previously, services were centered around the main hospital in Gangnam, restricting access for patients in the Yeongnam region. The new Busan branch now allows local residents to more conveniently access high-quality medical services.

The complex is also equipped with a wide range of community and leisure amenities, including a swimming pool, fitness center, group exercise room, golf driving range, billiards room, and table tennis room. Leisure spaces such as a game room, party room, karaoke room, and cinema are also available. The “LAUER Avenue” commercial facilities are designed as spaces that integrate nature, plazas, and cultural amenities, featuring event squares, art markets, kids parks, and tea houses where residents can enjoy relaxing times with family and friends.

Beyond providing everyday convenience, content that enhances emotional stability and self-actualization among seniors is expected to become a core driving force that sets future premium senior towns apart in terms of competitiveness.

Currently, LAUER Senior Town is offering consultation for some available rental units. As construction and resident move-in have already been completed, prospective tenants can directly explore the actual residences, community amenities, and surrounding environment before signing a contract.

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