GPC 2023 Advances A ‘Vision for National Transformation and a Civilization of Peace’
“We need to forge a new global identity that can embrace and harmonize the positive elements of more localized identities. Such an identity must be rooted in the universal principles that all the great spiritual and ethical traditions share.” —Dr. Hyun Jin. Preston...
International Forum on One Korea 2023 at the Global Peace Convention
The International Forum on One Korea 2023 was held on December 12, as part of the Global Peace Convention 2023 in Manila. Speeches by prominent leading experts provided insight into the economic prospects of reunifying the peninsula. Dr. Moon’s address highlighted the...
Youth Programs Inspire Service and Innovation in India
Youth leadership development is a crucial component of peacebuilding programs conducted by the Global Peace Foundation around the world. With their energy and passion, youth are emerging leaders who play a critical role in peacebuilding, starting in their local...
Global Peace Convention 2023 Highlights | Manila Recap
The Global Peace Convention 2023 wrapped up in Manila, the Philippines, with a powerful call to action centered on public service, civic engagement, and fostering peace through shared values and identity as one human family. This year’s theme, “One Family under God: Vision for National Transformation and Civilization of Peace,” resonated through both in-person and virtual sessions, engaging thousands of participants from 94 nations.
Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon’s Keynote Address at the Global Peace Convention 2023 Main Plenary
The culminating events of the 2023 Global Peace Convention were held in Manila, Philippines from December 10-14, 2023. The Main Plenary was on December 13th, during which Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon delivered the keynote address. In 2023, the bi-annual Global Peace...
The Korea Times: Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon on Korean Youth and Unification [Interview]
The Korea Times published an interview with Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon during the Global Peace Convention 2023 held in Manila, Philippines. You can read the article below or the original version in full at the following link. By Lee Gyu-lee MANILA, Philippines – “A...
In the Media: The Korea Times covers the Global Peace Youth Festival in Manila, Philippines
Gyu-lee Lee of The Korea Times covered the youth festival that kicked off the five-day Global Peace Convention held in Manila, Philippines in December, 2023. You can read the article below or at the following link. By Lee Gyu-lee MANILA, Philippines — This year’s...
Munhwa Ilbo: Grassroots unification movement to contribute to global peace
For Koreans, October 3 marks “Gaecheon Jeol,” the founding day of the Korean nation nearly 5,000 years ago. As part of the commemorations of Foundation Day in 2023, the Global Peace Foundation hosted an International Forum on One Korea on October 2, 2023, in Seoul,...
[Video] 2023 International Forum on One Korea: Highlights and Insights
On October 2, 2023, the International Forum on One Korea took place in Seoul, South Korea, followed by the Korea United Festa at Yeouido Park on October 3, marking Korea’s Foundation Day. This pivotal event brought together global leaders, scholars, and advocates to discuss the vision of a unified Korea and the aspirations driving the Korean Dream. Keynote speaker Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon discussed the Korean Dream, a vision rooted in 5,000 years of Korean history, and emphasized the critical moment for Korean reunification based on the ideal of Hongik Ingan, meaning a country that will benefit all humankind.
The new Cold War with Russia and China will accelerate the movement for unification – The Korea Economic Daily
For Koreans, October 3 marks “Gaecheon Jeol,” the founding day of the Korean nation nearly 5,000 years ago. As part of the commemorations of Foundation Day in 2023, the Global Peace Foundation hosted an International Forum on One Korea on October 2, 2023, in Seoul,...
In the Media: [Interview] Korea’s unification best solution for stable Northeast Asia – The Korea Times
The Korean Times published an interview with the Chairman and Co-founder of the Global Peace Foundation, Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon, during a series of events held around commemorations of the Korean Foundation Day on Oct 3-5, 2023. You can read the interview by Nam Hyun-woo of the Korea Times below or find the original here.
Asia Today: Efforts to Establish Peace on the Korean Peninsula
A year before Japanese annexation in 1909, “Ketcheonil,” was established to celebrate the founding of the Korean nation nearly 5,000 years ago. Today, it is celebrated in both North and South Korea. As part of commemorations of Foundation Day in 2023, Action for Korea United (AKU) led by the Global Peace Foundation hosted an International Forum on One Korea on October 2, 2023 in Seoul, Korea. This was followed by a Korea United Festival at Yeouido Park in Seoul, Korea.
Asia Today published a special covering the events (here in Korean).