Speeches
- Written by: H.E. Christopher Robert Hill, U.S Ambassador to Iraq (2009–2010); U.S. Ambassador to South Korea (2004–2005)
“The Korean War is one of the most bitterly fought conflicts of the 20th century, one of the worst wars that happened in that “Century of War,” and it is one whose ill-effects continue to be felt in dividing brothers from sisters, wives from husbands, and children from parents.”
- Written by: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-Founder, UPF
“The grave problems arising in the world today are not only the problems of Korea. Our Heavenly Parent should be the center through which all these problems can be resolved.”
- Written by: Hon. German Blanco, President, House of Representatives, Colombia
“In Colombia, we will continue to support reunification and the development of the common points the two Koreas have shared for several decades. Once the entire world sees that they share the same identity and identify themselves with the same language, the world will recognize the fact that the two Koreas are brothers who can live together peacefully.”
- Written by: Dr. Thomas G. Walsh, Chairman, UPF International
“One can only imagine what it took for South Korea to rise in such a relatively short time from the ashes of utter devastation to stand today as one of the leading nations of the world.”
- Written by: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-Founder, Universal Peace Federation
“I am sure everyone feels that we have reached the limit of human effort.”
- Written by: Charles Rangel, Congressman (1971-2017), United States
“...as the late John Lewis would say: never give up, never give out, and never give in.”
- Written by: Germán Blanco, President, House of Representatives, Colombia
“Despite global support, the two Koreas have remained divided for several decades.”
- Written by: Yves Leterme, Prime Minister (2009-2011), Belgium
“We surely can effectively overcome this pandemic if we join forces.”
- Written by: Stephen Harper, Prime Minister (2006-2015), Canada
“The world still faces multiple lockdowns, restrictions, and quarantines, often without clear criteria or metrics, and largely without international coordination.”
- Written by: Sahle-Work Zewde, President, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
“Growing inequalities have created frustration and mistrust, thus leading to greater instability.”
- Written by: Christopher Hill, U.S. Ambassador to South Korea (2004-2005), United States
“To be sure, diplomacy has to play an important role, but I think every person has a role to play in trying to bridge divisions.”
- Written by: Salva Kiir Mayardit, President, Republic of South Sudan
“Without peace, we cannot mitigate climate change.”