Korean Reunification Poses Global Concerns and Opportunities
Rae is an American. She recently spent two days camping out in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) with other International Peace Ambassadors. The workshop, organized by Global Peace Foundation and KISSA (Korean International Student Services Association) gave the...
North and South Korea Plant Roots for Peace
Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in planted a pine tree together on the Demilitarized Zone, a no man’s land currently dividing the peninsula, as a symbol of their commitment to conjoined efforts to stabilize and foster peace on the peninsula. The leader of North Korea and the...
One Dream One Korea Song Evokes Shared Dream for Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula
The Inter-Korea Summit ended almost as quick as it began. But what is unquestionable is its landmark significance filled with possibilities and hope. One such moment was a nod to the growing grassroots efforts to engage Korean reunification supporters spearheaded by...
The Case for Korea: Why the World Should Care
Considering all that is going on in our world today, why should anyone care about what happens on the Korean Peninsula? Why are people like German Chancellor Angela Merkel, UN General Secretary General António Guterres, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President...
World Creativity and Innovation Day: Transformation through Moral Leadership
On April 21, the world celebrates World Creativity and Innovation Day. The United Nations states that the cultural and creative industries play an essential role in economic growth, sustainable development, and “represents a source of identity” for individuals and...
Knowing Our Earth: Environmental Stewardship 101
Originally posted on April 23, 2012. Updated on April 19, 2018. Today, we are looking for ways to protect our planet and build a sustainable future. But the solution lies deeper than at the bottom of a recycling bin. We are facing the question of stewardship. To...
Vision for One Korea: A Look at Korean Founding Father Ahn Chang-ho
In his book, Korean Dream: A Vision for United Korea, Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon observes that many of the early Korean independence leaders were motivated not merely by the prospects of self-governance, but by a deep calling rooted in the historic and cultural identity of...
More Than Just a Stranger: Changing Mindsets to Change the World
“When you see a homeless man on the street and you don’t know him, you most likely will pass him by without a thought. Or, if perhaps you do know him, or you’ve seen him enough to be familiar – you might think to stop and help him out – to give some money or food or...
Hajo: A Local Model of Interfaith in India
The following publication from Global Peace Foundation describes a model of interfaith peacebuilding in India through Hajo, a community of Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims who are making an effort to build inter-religious harmony for the sake of peace and shared...
The Exponential Benefits of the Extended Family Model
By Kate Tsubata We have a three-generational family that interacts daily. Our married children all live within a one-block radius. We share errands, child care, vehicles, meals. You might say we have an extended family lifestyle. This wasn’t accidental, in fact it is...
The Role of Family in Peace
Original post from March 12, 2015. Updated on April 5, 2018. Family metaphors are frequently used to express a remarkable closeness or intimacy between people. Sayings such as, “he’s like a brother to me” or, “they’re like family” signifies a unique bond that people...
Korean Dream Makes U.S. DIA Director’s Professional Reading List
Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon’s book, Korean Dream: A Vision for a Unified Korea, has made the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director’s 2018 Professional Reading List, released early in March. In the intro to his reading list, Lt. General Robert P. Ashley Jr. writes,...