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-Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific—The fifth ILC session focused on culture as a bridge for the reunification of and peace on the Korean Peninsula.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific—The sixth ILC session focused on the political economy for the post COVID-19 world.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific—The seventh ILC session discussed the role of the media in contributing to Korean reunification.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific—Speakers shared their reflections on the August 19-20 ILC2021 for UPF’s Asia Pacific region in the closing session of the conference.
- Written by: Dong Soon Chen, UPF Europe and the Middle East
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Europe and the Middle East—The third ILC session was titled “Prospects for a Northeast Asian Economic Union.”
- Written by: Ole Toresen, IAED vice coordinator for Europe and the Middle East
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Europe and the Middle East—The fourth ILC session focused on the potential and benefits of trade and business activities with North Korea.
- Written by: Ole Toresen, IAED vice coordinator for Europe and the Middle East
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Europe and the Middle East—The fifth ILC session examined how the worldviews of the two Koreas affect their attitudes toward reunification.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific—The opening session of the ILC explored opportunities for peace through economic development on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific—The second ILC session discussed various connectivity and peace projects, such as the Japan-Korea Undersea Tunnel and Bering Strait projects.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific—The third ILC session considered the benefits that would come from a Northeast Asian Economic Union.
- Written by: UPF-Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific—The fourth ILC session examined how a unified Korea can accelerate regional integration, peace and prosperity.
- Written by: UPF-Japan
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Tokyo, Japan—The seventh ILC session, hosted by the IAPD, was the 115th Interreligious Forum.