Ocean Governance and a Global Volunteer Service Movement: Address at the volunteerism forum at the 2012 Yeosu Expo
May 3, 2012 Yeosu, Korea - Dr. Moon spoke at the volunteerism forum at the 2012 Yeosu Expo. The forum was focused on the theme “Conservation and Regeneration of the Marine Environment.” This is the first of four posts with key themes from his address. Stewardship...
Launching a Pledge Campaign for Unification – A Historical Event for Korea
GPF Korea just had a monumental event at the National Assembly Building. I want to commend Korea for these remarkable efforts. On Thursday, May 3, 2012, national leaders, grassroots organizations and NGOs, many who work closely with the issue of Korean unification,...
At the 2012 Yeosu Expo
Today I arrived in Yeosu. It’s a beautiful coastal city on the southernmost tip of South Korea. It overlooks the ocean and numerous outlying islands. The Yeosu International Expo 2012 will officially open next week May 12, 2012. Its theme is “The Living Ocean and...
Service for Peace
Service is a core principle by which I live and a character I teach my children. Expanding the culture of service is a personal mission of mine. Service is not merely for service’s sake. It is not simply the act of doing good deeds. It is much more. It is a means to...
Attitude Challenge
Challenges in life are a given. They are a part of learning and growing. I like to take young people into nature for leadership training because I know that creation can teach them the importance of attitude. We cannot control what nature throws at us. But we can...
Video: Moral and Innovative Leadership
Our world is going through a period of dramatic transition. Particularly this year, many governments are holding decisive elections: Kenya, South Korea, the United States, to name a few. Moral and effective leadership is not defined by one’s religion, nationality,...
To All Volunteers with Gratitude
This week the United States celebrated National Volunteer Week. I want to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers who are touching lives and transforming communities throughout our world. When I think of the power of service, I remember a humble meal I had in a...
Launching into Spring
I am launching my blog just as we welcome spring here in North America. Spring represents many things -- new hope, new life. Our world faces a tremendous opportunity. In one sense we are emerging from the harsh and bitter cold of winter and ushering in spring. It is...
Dr. Jun Sook Moon appointed Chairwoman of Global Peace Women Initiative
At the close of the Global Peace Convention 2011 in Seoul, Korea, Dr. Hyun Jin Moon launched Global Peace Woman, an initiative to engage women as crucial participants of peacebuilding. He said, "The dream of peace cannot be achieved without the support of women who...
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Addresses the Theme, “Peace-Building in East Asia and the Reunification of the Korean Peninsula” at the Global Peace Convention in Seoul, Korea
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Conference in Seoul, Korea under the theme, “Peace-Building in East Asia and the Reunification of the Korean Peninsula,” on November 28-30, 2011. Your excellencies, honored guests, distinguished participants from...
Address at the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) Asia-Pacific Conference 2011
The following address was delivered by Dr. Moon at the Asia-Pacific Conference for the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) held at the Changwon Convention Center on October 29, 2011. I was very impressed with Dr. Lee’s talk on the importance of...
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Emphasizes Mongolia’s Role in Regional Peace at the 2011 Global Peace Leadership Conference
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Ulaanbaatar's Sukhbaatar Square, Mongolia under the theme, “Mongolia and Northeast Asia Peace,” on August 26, 2011. Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. Welcome to the vast...