Universal
Principles & Values
Most major religions acknowledge universal principles which guide the formation of a just, ethical and peaceful world. These principles form the foundation for defining shared values that can bring people, faiths and cultures of all kinds to work together for the betterment of humanity.
A Declaration of Thanksgiving
It was the fall of 1789. Washington was serving in his first year as the President of the newly formed United States of America. The wounds of the Revolutionary war were still fresh and many were reeling from the failures of the Articles of Confederation. Even so, the...
Veterans Day Memorial: Washington’s Delaware Crossing
“Against all odds” seems to be a fitting phrase for Washington’s historical surprise attack on Trenton. The Continental Army had suffered a string of major defeats since the British had landed in full force. General Washington’s troops were pushed out of New York,...
The Power of a Vision: A Lesson From the Rocky Origins of the United States of America
Did you know George Washington was not the first American president? In 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation as the first constitution of the United States. The Articles would be fully in effect from 1781-1789 when it was replaced by...
International Forum on One Korea Advocates for a Peaceful, Principled Korean Unification
“The Korean Dream vision of unification would not only fulfill the long-held aspiration of our ancestors but would also open up a new chapter of greater prosperity and peace for the peninsula. It would bring together the existing synergistic elements of both Koreas...
International Forum on One Korea Explores Prospects for Reunification amid Global Pandemic, Social Upheavals, and Geopolitical Realignments
“Hongik Ingan – living for the greater benefit of all humanity—is the founding aspiration of the Korean people, and fulfilling it is their providential destiny mandated by God. Connected with other principles that call for the raising up of a virtuous citizenry, it...
Quotes to Inspire You on International Day of Peace
"To tackle the obstacles before us that undermine peace and development we need, at every level – from the highest echelons of government to the smallest village community – leadership that is both moral and innovative." —HJM (Global Peace Leadership Conference 2018,...
Tackling the Global Pandemic with Moral and Innovative Leadership in Africa
“To tackle the obstacles before us that undermine peace and development we need, at every level – from the highest echelons of government to the smallest village community – leadership that is both moral and innovative.” —Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon (Global Peace Leadership...
Korean Dream: Resolving Division, Fulfilling Destiny | Keynote Speaker, International Forum on One Korea 2020
To watch the speech, click here. Greetings to our global audience, and thank you for your interest in the important issues on the Korean peninsula today. I would like to thank Ambassador Ahn Ho-Young, Dr. Henry Wang, Dr. William Parker, and, my very good friend Dr....
United Korea: Japan and Mongolia Perspectives
The unique challenges brought on by the recent pandemic has brought to light the limitations of closed societies, the resilience of open societies, and the opportunity to reassess what is really important to propel the global community forward. This includes a topic...