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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UPF-Canada / UPF-EUME Webinar: “Conversations with Long-Time Travellers to the DPRK”
UPF-Canada / UPF-EUME—The first in a series of conversations with long-time travellers to the DPRK took place on March 11, 2022.
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UPF-Czechia Honors Historic Independence Movement
Prague, Czech Republic—The 103rd anniversary of Korea’s March 1st Movement was the theme of the UPF event.
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4th Think Tank 2022 Forum Features Former U.S. Secretary of Defense
UPF International—Hon. Mark Esper stated, “We must stand together, we must stand up for one another, and we must assist those who are not yet strong enough to resist the autocratic actions of others.”
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World Summit 2022 Executive Summary
The World Summit 2022 for Peace on the Korean Peninsula was held in Seoul, Korea, from February 10 to 14, with 160 nations, including 157 with diplomatic ties to one or both of the Koreas, being represented.
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UPF-Portugal Supports Angolan Webinar
Luanda, Angola—UPF-Portugal participated in a Think Tank 2022 event held in Angola.
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World Summit 2022: Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VII: “The Korean Peninsula in the Context of the Asia Pacific Region”
World Summit 2022 Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VII: “The Korean Peninsula in the Context of the Asia Pacific Region” Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VII discussed the issue of peace on the Korean Peninsula in the Context of the Asia Pacific Region”.
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World Summit 2022: Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VIII
South Korea—Nine leaders from Africa discussed peace on the Korean Peninsula at the Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VIII.
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World Summit 2022: Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VI
South Korea—The intersection of diplomacy, security and religious freedom in seeking the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula was the focus of Think Tank 2022 Forum Session VI.
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Plenary Session V: “Peace on the Korean Peninsula: Perspectives from Europe and the Middle East”
The fifth plenary session of the World Summit 2022 took place on February 11, 2022, at the Jamsil Lotte Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, under the title of “Peace on the Korean Peninsula: Perspectives from Europe and the Middle East.”
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Plenary Session IV: “Peace on the Korean Peninsula: Analysis and Recommendations”
Journalists, parliamentarians, and ministers from various nations discussed the role of the media for peace on the Korean peninsula.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME, February 3: IMAP Session
Europe and the Middle East—South Korea’s presidential election was the focus of an International Media Association for Peace webinar.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME, February 3: IAACP and Closing Sessions
Europe and the Middle East—Cultural diplomacy was the theme of the final Think Tank 2022 session.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME: Executive Summary
Europe and the Middle East—The Think Tank 2022 Global Forum focused on opening the path to reconciliation, peace and development.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME, February 2: IAAP Session
Europe and the Middle East—In the fourth Think Tank 2022 webinar, academicians discussed a highway that would circle the globe.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME, February 2: IAFLP Session
Europe and the Middle East—The fifth Think Tank 2022 session discussed the creation of a “women’s peace zone” at the DMZ.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME, February 2: IAED Session
Europe and the Middle East—In the sixth Think Tank 2022 webinar, business leaders discussed economic paths to reunification.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME, February 1: Opening Session and IAPP Session
Europe and the Middle East—The first webinar of the Think Tank 2022 Global Forum presented parliamentarians’ views on Korean reunification.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME, February 1: IAPD Session
Europe and the Middle East—The second Think Tank 2022 webinar presented faith representatives’ views of Korean reunification.
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Think Tank 2022 Forum EUME, February 1: ISCP Session
Europe and the Middle East—In the third Think Tank 2022 webinar, world leaders discussed Korean reunification.
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World Summit 2022: Opening Plenary, Sessions I, II, III
Seoul, South Korea—World Summit 2022 (Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula) was held February 11-14, 2022, with global leaders calling for an end to the Cold War’s last remaining vestige—the divided Korean peninsula.