by Editor | Nov 10, 2018 | Global Peace Foundation
The largest peaceful uprising against colonial rule in Korean history began on March 1, 1919. Months earlier, Korean students gathered at a YMCA in Tokyo to secretly listen to a proclamation made by a group of patriots declaring Korea’s independence. Although...
by Editor | Nov 8, 2018 | Global Peace Foundation
Action for Korea United, a conglomerate of organizations from all sectors of Korean society, is supporting grassroot efforts towards peaceful reunification on the Korean peninsula. One of the most urgent challenges that will face a newly reunified Korea is the...
by Editor | Nov 6, 2018 | Korean Dream
The Korean Declaration of Independence issued on March 1, 1919 was the spark that ignited a peaceful dream for a united, free, and prosperous Korea. Penned by an inter-religious body of 33 Koreans, the Declaration has deeply spiritual undertones. It recognizes the...
by Editor | Nov 1, 2018 | Korean Dream
Under colonial rule, Koreans lost their land, autonomy and identity. Despite deep suffering, the Korean people held onto a dream for independence and envisioned an enlightened nation based on the ancient Korean philosophy Hongik Ingan to “broadly benefit all...
by Editor | Oct 30, 2018 | Korean Dream, Peacebuilding
In 2015, an unprecedented project was launched, using Korean popular culture to engage younger generations around the world on the issue of Korean reunification – the New Era Unification Campaign. Kim Hyung-suk, a well-known Korean composer, took up the task along...
