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“I personally urge the two Koreas and other parties concerned to swiftly conclude a peace treaty so that permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula can be guaranteed. I also call upon all stakeholders to continuously foster trust-based cooperation and people-centered partnership building towards a peaceful reunification of the two Koreas.”
“I believe that cooperation between Japan, South Korea and the U.S. is indispensable, and that it will lead to peace and prosperity in Northeast Asia.”
“In order to maintain peace, there is a much stronger power than defense and diplomatic power. That is human relationships. We could call this sort of human relations ‘peace power.’ Let’s push forward this peace power.”
“Korean unification will bring about a positive effect on Northeast Asia and across the world. We believe that [it] will not only open the path of world peace but also enhance the mutual prosperity of the human race, interdependency and common universal values.”
“It is important to encourage communication and cooperation, so that a relationship of trust can be built between South and North Korea and an environment that leads to the peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula can be created.”
“Peace must be the mission of every leader and the aspiration of every nation. We must believe in peace and work on it every day.”
“Building a sustainable future for our future generations has to be our first and the most important obligation, and failing is not an option.”
“In order to achieve peace and reconciliation, we need people who are completely dedicated to it, and that is why this event and the organizers deserve full support and all possible help.”
“The people of Kosovo and of South Korea share a similar path of suffering under occupation and of struggle for freedom.”
“The first message is that this is a win-win process. Nobody will be damaged by Korean reunification.”
“We must work toward building trust, mutual respect, reconciliation, and cooperation.”
“The North and the South might share a language, but it will take a long time to mesh the two current mindsets, as the South has found when resettling those who have escaped.”