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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Mike Pence: Great Nations Embrace Freedoms
Washington, D.C., United States—The former U.S. vice president was the keynote speaker for the second Think Tank 2022 Forum.
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1st Think Tank 2022 Forum Series – “Religious Freedom and the Reunification of Korea"
Washington, DC, USA—The first Think Tank 2022 forum series focused on the theme, “Religious Freedom and the Reunification of Korea,” and was held October 16, 2021.
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Ambassadors for Peace Welcome Sub-Regional Chair
Vienna, Austria—Dr. Dieter Schmidt gave a talk on UPF events and activities of 2021.
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Peace Day Celebrations Focus on the Young
Tbilisi, Georgia—UPF celebrated International Day of Peace with interactive activities for children and university students.
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Webinar on Arts Focuses on Peacebuilding
Warsaw, Poland—UPF held a webinar on the potential of the arts to support Korean reunification.
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Preparing the Environment for Korean Reunification
Europe and the Middle East—Important steps for Korea’s neighbors to take were proposed in the IAAP webinar.
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ILC2021-8 Session 6 - The Korean People’s Common History and Culture: Resources for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Europe and Middle East—The August 2021 ILC’s sixth session was on the theme “The Korean People’s Common History and Culture: Resources for Peace on the Korean Peninsula”
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ILC2021-8 Session 7 - The Role of the Media in contributing to Peace on the Korean Peninsula + Closing
Europe and Middle East—The August 2021 ILC’s seventh session was on the theme “The Role of the Media in contributing to Peace on the Korean Peninsula”
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August 2021 EUME ILC: Executive Summary
Europe and the Middle East—The International Leadership Conference focused on Korean reunification through economic development and ideologies.
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ILC2021-8 Session 3 - Prospects for a Northeast Asian Economic Union
Europe and Middle East—The August 2021 ILC’s third session was on the theme “Prospects for a Northeast Asian Economic Union”
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ILC2021-8 Session 4 - The Potential and Benefits of Trade and Business Activities with North Korea
Europe and Middle East—The August 2021 ILC’s fourth session was on the theme “The Potential and Benefits of Trade and Business Activities with North Korea”
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ILC2021-8 Session 5 - Competing Worldviews concerning Korean Reunification: How much will they be a factor in the outcome?
Europe and Middle East—The August 2021 ILC’s fifth session was on the theme “Competing Worldviews concerning Korean Reunification: How much will they be a factor in the outcome?”
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ILC2021-8 Session 1 - The Japan-Korea Tunnel: Toward Northeast Asian Prosperity and a Connected World of Peace
Europe and Middle East—The August 2021 ILC’s first session was on the theme “The Japan-Korea Tunnel: Toward Northeast Asian Prosperity and a Connected World of Peace”
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ILC2021-8 Session 2 - The Bering Strait Undersea Tunnel Project
Europe and Middle East—The August 2021 ILC’s second session was on the theme “The Bering Strait Undersea Tunnel Project”
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ILC July 2021 EUME Executive Summary
Europe and Middle East—UPF’s Europe-Middle East branch completed an International Leadership Conference from July 27 to 29, 2021 on the theme "theme was “Toward the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Best Practices in Track II Diplomacy.”
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ILC2021-7 Session 8 - Beyond Borders: The Peace Road Initiative & Closing
Europe and Middle East—The July 2021 ILC’s eighth session was on the theme “Beyond Borders: The Peace Road Initiative" & Closing.
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ILC2021-7 Session 7 - Imagining a Unified World: The Youth’s Contribution to Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Europe and Middle East—The July 2021 ILC’s seventh session was on the theme “Imagining a Unified World: The Youth’s Contribution to Peace on the Korean Peninsula.”
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ILC2021-7 Session 6 - Talking to the Heart: Culture as Peacemaker
Europe and Middle East—The July 2021 ILC’s sixth session was on the theme “Talking to the Heart: Culture as Peacemaker.”
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ILC2021-7 Session 5 - The Potential of Private Sector Initiatives to Boost the North Korean Economy
Europe and Middle East—The July 2021 ILC’s fifth session was on the theme “The Potential of Private Sector Initiatives to Boost the North Korean Economy.”
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ILC2021-7 Session 4 - The Emerging Power of Women’s Diplomacy toward Sustainable Peace
Europe and Middle East—The July 2021 ILC’s fourth session was on the theme “The Emerging Power of Women’s Diplomacy toward Sustainable Peace.”