[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).
The Korea Times: Korea’s Unification best solution for stable NE Asia
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: Global Peace Foundation presents vision for unified Korea through campaign – The Korea Times
For Koreans, October 3 marks “Gaecheon Jeol,” the founding day of the Korean nation nearly 5,000 years ago. As part of commemorations of Foundation Day in 2023, the Global Peace Foundation hosted an International Forum on One Korea on October 2, 2023 in Seoul, Korea....
Thousands gather in Seoul to support Korean unification – The Korea Times
For Koreans, October 3 marks “Gaecheon Jeol,” the founding day of the Korean nation nearly 5,000 years ago. As part of commemorations of Foundation Day in 2023, 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 Festa at Yeouido Park in Seoul, Korea on October 3.
Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon’s Keynote Address at the International Forum on One Korea 2023
Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon delivered the keynote address at the International Forum on One Korea held in Seoul, Korea, on October 2, 2023. The forum convened international and local experts, policymakers, journalists, and civil society leaders under the theme, “Free and Unified Korea: A Catalyst for Regional and Global Peace and Development.”
Children from S.M.I.L.E Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Learning Center Explore National Science Centre, New Delhi
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) has worked since 2009 to build models of peacebuilding around the world. This means connecting people across race, nationality, religion, and social divides to recognize shared values and invest in a future together. This is what it means to really embody the vision of One Family under God. A project by GPF India called the SMILE program demonstrates this peacebuilding model. By providing a platform for youth to break past traditional identities of religion and caste, the program helps them affirm their common humanity through education and engaging group activities.
GPF Malaysia: Empowering the Indigenous People of Malaysia
For years, the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) has helped transform lives in Malaysia’s rural farming communities. GPF’s development and service model provides education and support to empower local people to become innovative leaders who become part of the solution for their communities, not victims of their circumstances. The following article from GPF tells the story of how volunteers and GPF staff have helped inspire villagers to improve their quality of life and provide much-needed resources for their communities.
Pancasila and Global Peace: Indonesian Students Collaborate for Unity in Diversity
Global Peace Foundation Indonesia is striving to help diverse communities build understanding and peace, starting with bridging youth from all walks of life. The UGen seminar explored Indonesia’s founding principles (Pancasila) to facilitate a rich discussion on balancing faith, patriotism, and peaceful coexistence in communities across the nation.
Solidarity Hands: Women’s Group Helps Families in Paraguay
“Solidarity Hands” is helping make a difference in Paraguay. Solidarity Hands is a collaborative initiative that engages women from Global Peace Women and Global Peace Foundation in monthly volunteer service projects that provide support to vulnerable women, families, and communities in Paraguay.