Conferences
UPF conferences convene professionals and stakeholders from a wide range of sectors—government, religion, academia, civil society, the media, the arts, etc.—encouraging interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral dialogue aimed at the search for solutions to the world's critical problems. UPF conferences underscore the importance of spiritual values, ethical principles, teamwork, responsible leadership and good governance.
- Written by: UPF International
Seoul, South Korea—The Seoul Resolution of the World Summit 2022.
- Written by: Alan Sillitoe, UPF Europe and Middle East
Seorak, South Korea—The 5th Sunhak Peace Prize award ceremony, held on February 12, 2022, focused on the “response to the global pandemic.”
- Written by: Alan Jessen, coordinator, IAED-North America
South Korea—Nine leaders from Africa discussed peace on the Korean Peninsula at the Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VIII.
- Written by: William Stoner, UPF-USA Sub-Region 3 Executive Director
Seoul, South Korea—Lord Fatefehi Fakafanua, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga, said in his remarks, “Peace is not just the destination but also the journey.”
- Written by: UPF International
South Korea—The World Summit 2022 honored a British vaccinologist and a global vaccine alliance with the 5th Sunhak Peace Prize as part of its second day’s activities in South Korea.
- Written by: David Payer, UPF-Iowa state chapter volunteer
Seoul, South Korea—The intersection of diplomacy, security and religious freedom in seeking the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula was the focus of Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VI.
- Written by: Mélanie Komagata, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Seoul, South Korea—H.E. Ilir Meta, President of Albania, stated that “if all leaders loved their people as their family, humankind will be at peace without conflicts and divisions.”
- Written by: Mélanie Komagata, UPF Europe and the Middle East
Seoul, South Korea—Journalists, parliamentarians, and ministers from various nations discussed the role of the media for peace on the Korean peninsula.
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, Coordinator, UPF West Europe
Seoul, South Korea—World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) was held February 10-14, 2022, with global leaders calling for an end to the Cold War’s last remaining vestige—the divided Korean peninsula.
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, Coordinator, UPF West Europe
Seoul, South Korea—World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) was held February 10-14, 2022, with global leaders calling for an end to the Cold War’s last remaining vestige—the divided Korean peninsula.
- Written by: Yvo Bruffaerts, Coordinator, UPF West Europe
Seoul, South Korea—World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) was held February 10-14, 2022, with global leaders calling for an end to the Cold War’s last remaining vestige—the divided Korean peninsula. Speakers addressed several hundred people attending in person and a global virtual audience.
- Written by: UPF International
South Korea—The World Summit 2022 ended its first day in Seoul, Korea, with dozens of world leaders calling for an end to the Cold War’s last remaining division — the Korean Peninsula.