Speeches
- Written by: Hon. Lim Jong-Seong, deputy speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea
“There are four ideas for restoring peace and ending the Korean War, including signing of a peace agreement, forming liaison offices of North Korea and the U.S. in the respective capitals of each country, and reuniting separated families of the two Koreas.”
- Written by: Mr. Charlie Hurt, Opinion Editor of The Washington Times, United States
“[A] free press is essential for the well-functioning of a democracy.”
- Written by: Lilian Schiavo, President, Brazilian Organization of Women Entrepreneurs, Brazil
“We must think less about me and more about us. That is, understand that we can unite with sisterhood, supporting each other.”
- Written by: Cecilia Luchia Puig, Journalist, Argentina
“There is, I think, a strong relationship between the content created by the different media and people’s perception of reality.”
- Written by: Mr. Hexilon G. Alvarez, President and CEO, Intercontinental Broadcasting Corp., (IMAP), Philippines Chapter: UPF International
“The media is a vital tool… for promoting and safeguarding common cultural practices and traditions bridging the possibility of international cooperation.”
- Written by: Steve Killelea, founder and executive chairman of Institute for Economics and Peace, Australia
“There are many benefits for the economy which come from peace, and stronger economies tend to generate more peace as well.”
- Written by: Michael Breen, founder of Insight Communications based in Seoul
“As the politics is stuck, I recommend that we focus on the emotional underpinnings and that we look for ways to build trust. That means addressing two things: one, North Korean fears and, two, building bonds.”
- Written by: The Honorable Donald Trump, President (2017-2021), United States
"I knew that while any leader can wage war, it takes true courage to pursue a chance for peace.”
- Written by: Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister (2006-2007, 2012-2020), Japan
"Sharing such inspirational moments transcending ideology, religion, ethnicity, nation and race enabled the world to once again realize the bond that unites humankind.”
- Written by: José Manuel Barroso, Prime Minister (2002-2004), Portugal; President of the European Commission (2004-2014)
"Public participation and cooperation should also form the basis of this open process.”
- Written by: Gloria Macapagal, Arroyo President (2001-2010), Philippines
"UPF must advance common understanding, purpose and prosperity among peoples and cultures.”
- Written by: HD Deve Gowda, Prime Minister (1996-1997), India
"As we are participating in the Rally of Hope, I join with you all to keep our hope alive to the better world to come after passing through this unexpected crisis of the century.”