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An Interfaith Vision of Peace at Conference in Korea
July 11, 2009
Seoul, Korea - As the world moves closer to the 21st century’s second decade, the goal of world peace seems as elusive as ever. With significant differences in beliefs and practices, not to mention language and culture, religion can seem to be a force for division, but delegates from 84 nations to the International Leadership Conference resolved to put aside religious differences in search of deeper unity. Français, Español, العربية
Introducing 'As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen'
June 1, 2009
Seoul, Korea - Over 3,000 leaders of Korean society and nearly 200 dignitaries from overseas gathered at the COEX center to celebrate the publication of the autobiographical memoir of one of Korea’s best-known and most controversial citizens, the Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon.
V. Cha: Challenges Facing US-Korea Relations
February 3, 2009
The alliance between the US and the Republic of Korea (ROK) remains one of the most underrated alliances in the history of international relations today. When the alliance was first formed in 1953, there was no preceding history of interaction (aside from minor commercial exchanges and missionary activities in the 1800s) and no common values as a frame of reference.
Renewed Hope in Seoul for Korean Reunification
November 10, 2008
Seoul, South Korea - Can Korea ever be reunited? That was the urgent question posed separately to a crowd of tens of thousands at the Global Peace Festival in Seoul’s Yoido Plaza, and to a smaller but highly placed group of more than 600 people at the Korean National Assembly.
Y.S. Song: How Should the East Asian Nations Cooperate and Make Progress in Human Security?
September 9, 2008
Speech delivered by Hon. Song Yeong Sun, Member, Korean National Assembly at the International Leadership Conference and Global Peace Festival, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, September 9, 2008
US Women Take Peace Queen Cup
June 21, 2008
With a 92-minute goal, the US women's soccer [football] team defeated Canada to win the Peace Queen Cup on June 21. The finalists and their scores were the same as in the inaugural tournament in 2006.
Leadership Conference in Korea: From a Museum of War to the Palace of Peace
April 7, 2008
SEOUL, KOREA - The 320 Ambassadors for Peace from 91 countries participating in an International Leadership Conference experienced a dramatic lesson in the history of the Korean peninsula.
Appeal for Collaboration on a Bering Strait Project
April 2, 2008
We, more than 300 Ambassadors for Peace gathering in Seoul from 80 nations, and representing various religions, ethnicities, cultures and civilizations of the world, sincerely and with an open heart support the idea of the US-Russian cooperation on the Bering Strait Tunnel project.
World Leaders Pledge Peace at Peace Summit
February 13, 2008
Seoul, Korea - Two hundred and twenty world leaders, including prime ministers, presidents, government ministers, diplomats, religious and civic leaders participated in the third Summit for World Peace hosted by the Universal Peace Federation.
Promoting Peaceful Reunification of Korea
January 11, 2008
International conferences for scholars and political leaders increase understanding of political, economic, nuclear, and humanitarian issues. Seminars on Korean reunification for university students from the North and South have been held in China
D. Idevkhten: Potential Mongolian Contributions to Korean Reunification
December 17, 2007
Mongolia can meaningfully contribute to the security of Northeast Asia. I think that we have a strong foundation to say this because the relationship between Mongolia and Korea started a thousand years ago, and we have strong connections of lineage
Chu: China’s Role in Establishing Permanent Peace in Korea
December 17, 2007
It seems that there will be no permanent peace regime on the Korean Peninsula without the peaceful settlement of the nuclear issue. Therefore, the nuclear issue and its resolution is the starting point for establishing permanent peace in Korea.
W.S. Choi: The Principles and Preconditions for Korean Peace and Unification
December 17, 2007
US Ambassador to Korea Alexander Vershbow announced on May 9, 2007, that on the condition that North Korea carries out the terms of the February 13, 2007 agreement on the denuclearization of North Korea, the United States was ready to declare the end of the Korean War.
P. Chamberlin: Korea Peace Regime - Worthy Idea or Red Herring?
December 17, 2007
Has the time finally come for peace to break out on the Korean Peninsula? Is the call for a Korea peace regime sincere, or is it a distraction—a red herring? What is America’s role?
Y.D. Kim: Love and Mercy as Forces of Change
December 16, 2007
Humankind has always dreamed of a happy, prosperous life in a free and righteous society. Despite such dreams, however, humanity has been suffering from minor and major wars, disputes, and conflicts.
T. Kawabe: Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula: A Japanese Perspective
December 16, 2007
One of the elements of this theme is the peaceful reunification of two Koreas. I have deep sympathy with the Korean people for their yearning for ultimate reunification of their homeland.
Leadership Conference in Seoul Focuses on Paradigms for Peace
July 20, 2007
Seoul, Korea - At an International Leadership Conference in Seoul, South Korea from July 17-20, the more than 300 participants including 20 senior diplomats as well as religious, academic, and media leaders discussed new paradigms for peace.
Concert at Interreligious Peace Sports Festival
July 6, 2007
On July 6, 2007, the Interreligious Peace and Sports Festival (IPSF) presented a concert in the recently completed cultural center at Sun Moon University in Asan, Korea.
World Peace Blessing in Korea, July 2007
July 5, 2007
Cheonan, Korea - The 1,634 couples participating in the July 5, 2007 World Peace Blessing in Cheonan, Korea included some newlywed couples and others rededicating their unions.
Faith, Sports and Peace
July 2, 2007
The 2007 International and Interreligious Peace Sports Festival brought together more than 1,240 participants from some 67 nations and 10 major religions, each with certain dietary laws and daily observances. Held at the spacious Sun Moon University in Asan, South Korea, the IPSF incorporates practical ways to honor the participants' faith teachings into every aspect of the conference.
