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Peace Summit 2023: Executive Summary
May 6, 2023
Seoul, South Korea—Peace Summit 2023 gathered global leaders in Seoul, Korea to discuss the many crises facing the global village and a pathway to peace.
Peace Summit 2023: Session VII-A: IMAP and IAED Panel
May 4, 2023
Seoul, South Korea—UPF’s peace associations for the realms of the media and the business world held a joint plenary session during Peace Summit 2023 on May 4, 2023.
UPF-Argentina Continues Discussion on “Challenges in the Current Labor World”
September 28, 2022
Argentina—“Challenges in the Current Labor World” was the topic discussed in the second event of the 2022 Discussion Series.
EUME Webinar Proposes ‘Win-Win’ Korea Solution
June 25, 2022
Europe and the Middle East—Speakers at a UPF webinar suggested trade as a way to bring the two Koreas closer.
Think Tank 2022 Forum, EUME: Executive Summary
February 3, 2022
Europe and the Middle East—The Think Tank 2022 Global Forum focused on opening the path to reconciliation, peace and development.
Think Tank 2022 Forum, EUME: IAED Session
February 2, 2022
Europe and the Middle East—In the sixth Think Tank 2022 webinar, business leaders discussed economic paths to reunification.
Think Tank 2022 Forum, Asia Pacific: IAED Session
February 2, 2022
Asia Pacific—Business leaders explored the peacebuilding potential of economic cooperation between North and South Korea at the IAED session.
UPF-Argentina: Panel of Entrepreneurs Marks Launch of IAED-UPF
October 26, 2021
Argentina—Panel “Challenges for Peace and Sustainable Economic Development” marked the launch of IAED-UPF in Argentina.
ILC2021: Executive Summary from UPF-Korea
September 15, 2021
Seoul, South Korea—UPF-Korea convened an International Leadership Conference in September to discuss the role of six UPF associations in achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula.
UPF/IAED Conference: “Special Economic Zones in North Korea”
August 21, 2021
United States—North Korea created several Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in an attempt to attract foreign investment.
ILC2021 UPF Europe and the Middle East (EUME): Session IV – Trade and Business Activities
August 20, 2021
Europe and the Middle East—The fourth ILC session focused on the potential and benefits of trade and business activities with North Korea.
ILC2021 EUME: Session V – Private Sector Initiatives
July 28, 2021
Europe and the Middle East—The fifth ILC session examined the potential for a private sector economy to develop in North Korea.
IAED Explores Capital Ownership as Means of Empowerment
July 15, 2021
United States—On July 15, 2021, the International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAED) sponsored a webinar on the topic “The Just Third Way: Universalizing Capital Ownership.”
IAED Webinar on Economics Related to Korea Attracts Hundreds
May 11, 2021
United States—The International Association for Peace and Economic Development (IAED) and the Washington Times Foundation continued their weekly webinar series with a May 11 session examining the application of economic principles to the Korean Peninsula.
Europe-Middle East ILC2021: Executive Summary
May 1, 2021
Paris, France—UPF’s Europe-Middle East region completed an International Leadership Conference focusing on a unified Korea.
ILC2021 Asia Pacific: Executive Summary
May 1, 2021
Bangkok, Thailand—The ILC2021’s Asia Pacific program featured 80 speakers, including nine former heads of state, first ladies and speakers of parliament, and drew more than 250,000 viewers.
ILC2021 Asia Pacific: Business Leaders
May 1, 2021
Asia Pacific—Business leaders and representatives addressed the role of business leadership in promoting peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region at a session hosted by the IAED.
ILC2021 EUME: International Association for Economic Development - Japan-Korea Tunnel Promoted
April 26, 2021
London, United Kingdom—A proposed Japan-Korea tunnel may join the ranks of the world’s most famous tunnels.
IAED Webinar Focuses on Japan’s Complex Role in Northeast Asia
April 6, 2021
United States—On April 6, 2021, the U.S. chapter of the International Association for Peace and Economic Development hosted a webinar on the topic “Japan’s Complex Relationships with China, North, and South Korea.”
South America Webinar on Korea Attracts Over 1,000 Viewers
March 31, 2021
South America—On March 31, 2021, UPF-South America held an International Leadership Conference (ILC) on the following topic: “The Reunification of Korea as a Basis for World Peace.”