Malaysia National Assembly Tongil Group Invitational Banquet

In autumn amidst clear blue skies, warm sun and a cool cool breeze that makes your heart race, a banquet was held from Samcheonggak which has a view of the Presidential Blue House, for an entourage of 30 individuals including 22 members of the Malaysian National Assembly. Chairman No Hi Park began the banquet which began amidst a harmonious atmosphere. Chairman No Hi Park spoke about “We sincerely welcome to Korea the Malaysian National Assemblymen who have joined Reverend Moon in the peace movement. Korea is the homeland of Reverend Moon. And though Korea is the homeland of Reverend Moon he was a man that worked for world peace. Reverend Moon’s favorite saying was ‘One Family Under God,’ and had the ideal of ‘a brotherhood of man’ by transcending race, religion and nationality. Also, to our knowledge Malaysia is a multi-religious country where people respect each other and achieve peace. With the foundation established by Reverend Moon in place, and through the business of the Tongil Group I hope that Korea and Malaysia can establish an even deeper relationship.” And ended with that.

Next, the planning team leader Don Yong Choi took a moment to introduce the Tongil Group in depth. While explaining about how Yongpyong Resort was the filming location for the Korean Drama, Winter Sonata, the assemblymen appeared to be familiar with the drama and expressed their admiration. The assemblymen were further drawn in after hearing a description about Ilsang Ocean Development Hotel in Yeosu that has panoramic views of the sea, the condos, golf resorts, Ilhwa health products, Segye Ilbo which is active in the media world, and other affiliates. The presentation ended by mentioning that the mission of the Tongil Group is to help with the growth of the church.

After viewing a video introducing Ilhwa, the Ilhwa Headquarters Director Seon Wuk Kim introduced Ilhwa by repeating the words of Reverend Moon at the opening of the company “take care of the health of people around the world” and explained that with that they have been doing their utmost to create health products which is the major business of Ilhwa. During the presentation the assemblymen burst out in laughter when hearing that ‘McCol is the beer of heaven.’ Listening intently the assemblymen are concerned about the health and happiness of their people.

CEO Bong Chae Jeong emphasized the fact that Shinjeong Special Vehicles is a defense industry that is authorized by the government. The assemblymen gave several rounds of applause when hearing the introduction about how the vehicles are used to maintain peace and protect the people. The assemblymen seemed glad when they saw how the vehicles were currently being used in Malaysia.

Assemblymen Johary bin Abdul of Malaysia’s opposition party, the People’s Justice Party, said he was glad to have been invited to such a nice banquet and that “we came to visit the DMZ, but having come here, as an assemblyman what I see is peace” and emphasized “In attendance today we have assemblymen from Malaysia’s ruling party, the opposition party, these are all different parties, and of the Malaysians we have Chinese Malaysians, Indian Malaysians, and assemblymen of different races. However, we are now

unified here. We have a dream. That is for North and South Korea to unify someday.” And speaking with deep emotion said “We came to encourage Reverend Moon’s Unification Movement with all of our strength, and have visited the United States and Japan so that followers of Reverend Moon would not be misunderstood, but rather well treated and are trying to stop Japanese Unificationists from being kidnapped. Thank you for inviting us to this precious occasion.”

Assemblymen Johary bin Abdul proposed a toast “to the success of Reverend Moon’s Peace Activities and Tongil Group,” and the Malaysia National Assembly Tongil Group Invitational Banquet ended with confirmation of the friendship between Korea and Malaysia.