by Main | Jan 1, 2015 | 2014
In many respects, 2014 was a challenging and troubling year. There seemed to be no end to the violence, religious extremism, ideological division, identity-based conflict, natural and health disasters, poverty and threats to basic human rights. Every corner of the...
by Main | Dec 27, 2014 | Korean Dream
The importance of filial piety in Korean society has been a topic of scrutiny and discussion for decades, if not centuries. The parent-child relationship is valued in Korea to an extent that distinguishes itself even among the East Asian nations. Stories on the theme...
by Main | Nov 12, 2014 | Korean Dream
Many people today dismiss myths as stories that are untrue or irrelevant to modern life. “That’s just a myth” – is a common phrase, suggesting that myths are misconceptions, not to be taken seriously. So then why do these stories persist? One of the most celebrated...
by Main | Oct 12, 2014 | Korean Dream
The story goes that a long time ago, Hwanin, the lord of Heaven, had a son named Hwanung. Hwanung begged his Father let him to go to earth, for he yearned to see the lush valleys and great mountains. He was also greatly saddened to see all the evil in the hearts of...
by Main | Oct 2, 2014 | 2014, Asia, Global Peace Leadership Conference, Korean Dream
GPF Chairman say a clear vision of a unified Korea should be based upon the principles and values that have shaped Korean identity. 30-Sep-2014 |“In the three years since the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) held its annual convention here in Seoul, the landscape...
