Northeast Asia Peace Initiative
On the Korean Peninsula following World War II, people with a common history, culture, and language were divided by the Cold War struggle between superpowers. UPF conferences and forums bring together leading diplomats and scholars to offer insights into prospects for improved relations among the countries of the region. Political, military, economic, and civil-society factors are considered at conferences and forums. Civil-society initiatives between South Korea and North Korea include tourism, humanitarian projects, and various forms of personal engagement. Scroll down for reports.
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Estonians Given a Glimpse of Life in the Koreas
Tallinn, Estonia—Participants of a UPF webinar heard from two Estonians who have visited the Korean Peninsula.
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Turkish Soldiers’ Korean War Bravery Recognized
Istanbul, Turkey—UPF chapters in Turkey and Korea held an online conference about the Turkish soldiers who fought in the Korean War.
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Russian Role in Korean Reunification Discussed in webinar
Moscow, Russia—Relations between Russia, the two Koreas and other nations were the topic of a UPF webinar.
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Webinar Looks at Interfaith Harmony and Korean Reunification
Geneva, Switzerland—Korea’s religious and cultural heritage may provide clues for unifying the peninsula, experts say.
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Turkey’s Korean War Efforts lauded in important webinar
Istanbul, Turkey—A UPF program recognized Turkey’s contributions to the Korean War.
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Israeli Korea Experts Discuss Peaceful Reunification
Jerusalem, Israel—Three experts in Korean studies spoke at an online conference on Korean reunification.
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4th Webinar on Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
On 27 November, 2020, the Universal Peace Federation held a webinar on the theme of “Incentives for a Rapprochement on the Korean Peninsula”.
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3rd Webinar on Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Moscow, Russia – The Universal Peace Federation held a webinar on the theme “Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula” on November 20, 2020.
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2nd Webinar on Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Moscow, Russia – The Universal Peace Federation held its 2nd webinar on the theme: Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula” on November 16, 2020.
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Korea Expert Gives Insights into Reunification
Seoul, Korea—The main speaker at an online program explained the obstacles to reunifying the two Koreas.
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1st Webinar on Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Moscow, Russia—UPF held a webinar on the theme "Prospects for Peace on the Korean Peninsula."
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Small Steps Recommended for Korean Reunification
Madrid, Spain—Three experts on the Korean Peninsula were the speakers at an online discussion on the reunification of the Koreas.