[3] The innovative nature of Hanol-gyo can be particularly characterized as the initiator of Hanol Spiritual and Cultural Movement of Art.
[4] In the historical record of Hanol-gyo(한얼교), Shin Jeong Yil (신정일) the Founder,[5] achieved spiritual awakening in 1965, and spread the teachings on Hanol.
[6] "The conversion of 800,000 people to the Hanol Spiritual movement laid a foundation for the creation of the Hanol-gyo, which was approved by the Korean Government as a legitimate religion in 1967."
[7] In 1999, Shin Jeong Yil passed away[11] and unprecedented number of holy crystals of sari (sacred matter found among the cremated remains of enlightened monks and Buddha) were recovered.
"[citation needed] Before he was deceased, Shin published the Hanol Scriptures, the compilation of 36 books containing the profound teachings of the 'Hanol principles' and its applications on philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, science, economics, politics, society, nature, culture and religion.
[4] In commemoration of the 50th anniversary general assembly,[14] the entire foundation members of Hanol-gyo officially agreed upon endorsing religious innovation called Hanol Spiritual & Cultural Movement of Art.