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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ILC2021-4 EUME: International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace
Europe and the Middle East— The International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace held a webinar as part of ILC2021.
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ILC2021-4 EUME: International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace
Europe and the Middle East—An online conference of parliamentarians addressed the issue of Korean reunification.
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ILC2021-4 EUME: Interreligious Association for Peace and Development
Europe and the Middle East—A webinar asked if people of faith can help to unite the divided Korean Peninsula.
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ILC2021-4 EUME: International Summit Council for Peace
Vienna, Austria—Two former prime ministers joined the International Summit Council for Peace session of ILC2021.
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Europe-Middle East April 2021 ILC Opens with Focus on Korea
France—The UPF co-founder’s speech set the direction for the International Leadership Conference’s eight sessions.
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ILC2021-4 EUME: International Association for Peace and Economic Development
London, United Kingdom—A proposed Japan-Korea tunnel may join the ranks of the world’s most famous tunnels.
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ROK-Caucasus Relations Explored
Tbilisi, Georgia—Speakers from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia described relations between their nations and South Korea.
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Poles Express Views on Korean Unification
Warsaw, Poland—UPF-Poland’s first national webinar focused on the reunification of North and South Korea.
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UPF Invited to Kim Il-sung Tribute
Moscow, Russia—A UPF leader was asked to describe the UPF founders’ 1991 meeting with North Korea’s Chairman Kim.
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Estonia Explores K-pop and Road to Pyongyang
Tallinn, Estonia—UPF held its third webinar about life and culture on the Korean Peninsula.
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Georgians Recall Personal Korea Experiences
Tbilisi, Georgia—A UPF webinar gave several Georgians the opportunity to explain their affinity for Korea.
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Experts Discuss Lessons Learned from a 70-Year Conflict
Brussels, Belgium—Three Korea experts gave their opinions on Korean peace prospects.
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Korea Observers Discuss Path to Peace
London, United Kingdom—Journalists and consultants at a UPF webinar shared their insights on Korean reunification.
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Far East Russia’s Asian Influence Discussed
Yekaterinburg, Russia—UPF held a webinar to discuss Russia’s role in relations with its Far East neighbors.
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Estonians Relate Their Korean Experiences
Tallinn, Estonia—Personal views about Korean people and culture were the topic of a UPF webinar.
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Experts Discuss North Korea’s Future from an Economic Viewpoint
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland—A UPF webinar discussed how North Korea can integrate itself peacefully into the world economy.
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Journalists Discuss Kim’s Changes to North Korea
Bergamo, Italy—The author of a book about Kim Jong-un and North Korea was the main speaker at a UPF webinar.
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Czechs, Slovaks Examine Korean History
Prague, Czech Republic—The Czech and Slovak chapters of UPF jointly held a webinar titled “Korea in the Light of World History.”
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Suggestions for unifying the Koreas
Oslo, Norway—Korea experts from Norway, Sweden and Denmark offered insights on unifying North and South Korea.
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Experts Debate Europe’s Lessons for Koreans
Vienna, Austria—An audience of 150 attended a UPF webinar on Europe’s potential role in Korean reunification.