by Editor | Nov 17, 2018 | Korean Dream, Peacebuilding
March 1, 1919 was the first peaceful protest in a series of Korean citizen-led demonstrations that expressed the spirit of the times: the deeply-rooted longing of a people to make their own choices and to determine their own fates. Many nations (China, Philippines,...
by Editor | Nov 15, 2018 | Global Peace Foundation, One Family Under God
Over the years, Global Peace Foundation (GPF) has worked in countries around the world, continually identifying models and local renditions of the vision of One Family Under God. This vision recognizes each person as equal in intrinsic value, dignity, and fundamental...
by Editor | Nov 6, 2018 | Korean Dream
The Korean Declaration of Independence issued on March 1, 1919 was the spark that ignited a peaceful dream for a united, free, and prosperous Korea. Penned by an inter-religious body of 33 Koreans, the Declaration has deeply spiritual undertones. It recognizes the...
by Editor | Nov 1, 2018 | Korean Dream
Under colonial rule, Koreans lost their land, autonomy and identity. Despite deep suffering, the Korean people held onto a dream for independence and envisioned an enlightened nation based on the ancient Korean philosophy Hongik Ingan to “broadly benefit all...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2018 | Korean Dream, Peacebuilding
In 2015, an unprecedented project was launched, using Korean popular culture to engage younger generations around the world on the issue of Korean reunification – the New Era Unification Campaign. Kim Hyung-suk, a well-known Korean composer, took up the task along...
by Editor | Oct 26, 2018 | Global Peace Foundation, Korean Dream
The spirit of the March First Movement inspired international support for the Korean people and their efforts to establish nationhood around the principles of self-determination and independence. One such supporter was a Canadian Christian Missionary who captured the...
