3rd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

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3rd Annual Commemoration of the DPCW

Subtitle: Civil Society’s Role for Peaceful Unification of the Korean Peninsula

Thursday, 14 March 2019, 4:00 PM (GMT+9)

The 3rd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) was held on 14 March 2019 in Seoul, Korea and other major cities around the world. They shared the outcomes of activities undertaken to introduce the 10 articles and 38 clauses of the DPCW to the United Nations and the present status of the international community’s support.

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Mr.Pravin H. Parekh, President of the Confederation of Indian Bar and HWPL International Law Peace Committee Chairperson

Mr.Pravin H. Parekh, President of the Confederation of Indian Bar and HWPL International Law Peace Committee Chairperson, said “I am very happy to attend the 3rd Annual Commemoration of the DPCW to review and discuss the inclusion of DPCW in the curriculum of law school students in order to achieve real world peace. Mr.Man Hee Lee created the right consciousness of students and teachers around the world. The Chairman Lee is committed to ensuring that all countries and citizens have a dream of achieving world peace.

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He says that world peace can be achieved when there is supports from all countries around the world, as well as the support of UN, UNESCO and UNICEF. Mr.Lee continues to contact not only the United Nations and other international organizations, but also the rulers and intellectuals of other countries for world peace. Young people, including schools and universities, are huge supporters of HWPL. We are fighting for a harmonious world against clearly exceeding cruelty, violence and imbalance.

At this moment, every young man, every woman, every citizen is sending Peace Letters to representatives of each country. Peace Letter appeals to the presidents of each country to support DPCW to be introduced to the United Nations. And we will adopt DPCW through the United Nations. Today will be remembered as an important day in an effort to achieve global peace. We are one.”

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3rd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

Also, around 30,000 participants discussed the role of civil society for peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula. Through a lecture on “Civil Society’s Role for Peaceful Unification, Exchange, and Cooperation of the Korean Peninsula,” there will be a discussion on cooperation for building up social consensus on peace and unification among civil society. They also had time to write peace letters to President Moon Jae-in as a kind of “Peace Letter Campaign.” What did they say to the president?

The President Moon is now in Malaysia. ASEAN is very important to Korea. At the interview with Asia News Network, President Moon emphasized “Peace & Prosperity.” He’s really made a lot of effort for peace so far. From the PyeongChang Peace Olympics to Inter-Korean summits with Kim Jong-un, Moon placed the greatest value on peace.

If you want to know more about Peace on the Korean Peninsula

Resolving conflicts between North and South Korea
73rd UNGA paid attention to Peace on the Korean Peninsula
H.E. Emil Constantinescu 2018 Interview with Media #3
North and South Korea, Let’s Be “Us” Again

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Peace Letter to President Moon Jae-in

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Hello, Mr. President. I am a college student who loves peace. I know that you are always trying to make peace and that you are still working hard. But I know it’s a lot of trouble. Like Socrates, you’re acting as a midwife, but there are times when things don’t work out. As a Korean, I am studying abroad in Sydney now, but I am very sorry.

I remember you, Mr. President, who was a human rights lawyer. Human-centered politics has touched the hearts of countless people. Also, I remember you said at the UN General Assembly that “ending the Korean War” is an “urgent task.” (Reference) I completely agree with you. But why hasn’t it been done yet? Do you know how to achieve peace on the Korean Peninsula? How on earth can we do this?

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President Moon Jae-in addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. AP

The answer is “Civil Society.” The Role of Civil Society is really important. That’s why HWPL associated with IPYG and IWPG. IPYG brings 1.8 billion young people from all over the world together and IWPG brings 3.7 billion women from all over the world together. If citizens around the world shout in one direction with one voice, which leader can stop it? We can do it. You can’t do it because you don’t.

Is this just a young man’s dream? Is it naive? If that’s my only story, of course, it could be. But HWPL makes a difference. Because there’s a huge number of people coming to HWPL. Why is that? HWPL is considered by foreign media and experts to be the most powerful and practical international NGO. The real reason is that HWPL has the answer to peace, “the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).”

DPCW, declared on March 14, 2016, was created by 21 prominent international law professionals, “The HWPL International Peace Law Committee.” H.E. Viktor Yushchhenko, Former President of Ukraine, said “The Declaration on Peace and the Cessation of War (DPCW) is a full and measured document and it is worth supporting political leaders and citizens around the world.” In particular, I think the Article 5 of the DPCW can help us. Some of the following are excerpts.

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Article 5 – Self-determination

1. The duty of every state to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any other state includes the duty not to engage in any action that would result in the dismemberment of any state, or force the secession or annexation of any territorial unit from that state.

2. Subject to the right to self-determination of peoples, states shall not engage in any intervention that seeks to divide or separate a state in a manner that is contrary to the rules of international law.

3. Subject to the provisions of the present article, States should encourage identifiable nation-states that have been divided by longstanding external or historical factors to engage in co-operation and dialogue. States should ensure that divided peoples are provided with their right to self-determination, including, inter alia, measures which may result in unified government.

President Moon Jae-in,
if you really love the people and the country, please sign the DPCW!

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IPYG all over the world is urging presidents from around the world to sign the DPCW. In less than a year, 165,782 Peace Letters were collected. DPCW already has national supports such as Seychelles, Eswatini, and Comoros. In 2017, the central american parliament passed a resolution in support of the DPCW. Also, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), which represents all citizens of 55 countries of the African Continent, the International Centre for Black Sea-Baltic Studies and Consensus Practices (Centre BBS), which consisted of former European Presidents, and 145 United Nations officials also supported the DPCW.

Please support the DPCW to be introduced into the U.N. resolution and to be legally binding all over the world.

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“Korean War in pictures, 1951-1953 (12)” / manhhai / flickr.com

It’s our Korea that put a gun to our fellow countrymen’s chest. You know the pain of war, don’t you? Why should we be divided under longstanding external and historical factors? It is the only divided country in the world. Who can pay back the lives of countless young men who died in the war?

Mr. President, I don’t want to die. I want to love, dream and sing. Your choice is very important now. Please sign the DPCW. If not, please let me know why. We can do it! Why not?

I don’t want you to be remembered as a president to future generations who wanted war. I hope you to be remembered as the president who took the lead over anyone else for peace. Pleas write back.

Thanks for reading my peace letter, President Moon Jae-in.

Sincerely,

Ming Taylor
Student of Medical School
Sydney, Australia

Official:
http://hwpl.kr/en/news/view/190310379/0/3rdAnnualCommemorationoftheDeclarationofPeaceandCessationofWarDPCW

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

March 1st Movement Day in Korea, Sam Il Jeol #1

“Hurray for the independence of Korea! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!”

March 1st Movement Day in Korea

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100th Anniversary of the March 1st Movement in Gwangju, Korea

Every year on 1st of March, the Flag of South Korea (Hangul: 태극기) is placed everywhere in Korea. The March 1st Movement Day, also known as Sam Il Jeol (Hangul: 삼일절), can be seen as a symbol of the Korean Independence Movement. Korea was a colony of Japan from 1910 into 1945. The pain and sorrow of being a colony are beyond description.

At 2 p.m. on 1st of March, 1919, 33 ethnic representatives read out loud the Korean Declaration of Independence. The declaration, which begins with the following words, is truly touching. “We herewith proclaim the independence of Korea and the liberty of the Korean people.” What kind of feelings did people have at that time?

“The March 1st Independence Movement was the declaration and the act by which the Korean people spoke out about the value of independence, peace, democracy and human rights.”

President Moon Jae-in
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Massive crowds assembled in Pagoda Park to hear the declaration that a student, Jae-yong Chung, read publicly. He shouted “No power in this world can obstruct or suppress it!” Approximately 2,000,000 Koreans had participated in the more than 1,500 demonstrations. Were there no suppressors? No. 7,509 people killed, 15,849 wounded, and 46,303 arrested by the Japanese police force and army. As punishment, some of the arrested demonstrators were executed in public.

It is my posting : ‘Sam-Il-Jeol’ Independence Movement Day & 33 Korean Religious Leaders

100th Anniversary of the March 1st Movement

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100th Anniversary of the March 1st Movement in Gwangju, Korea

On Friday, all people of the Koreas commemorate the 100th anniversary of the March 1st Movement. President Moon Jae-in visited the graves of several key figures in the fight for Korean independence, and the government decided this week to honor freedom fighter Yu Gwan-sun with the country’s highest medal of honor, the Republic of Korea Medal.

Yu was only 16 when she attended the main March 1 gathering in Seoul, and she was arrested and died in prison at the age of 17. If you want to know more info here

The theme of the anniversary ceremony is “Let’s Open Another 100 Years Together,” a clear reference to South Korean Moon’s work to engage with the North. What does it mean? President Moon said “We are no longer in the periphery of history. I hope we will open a new era with pride and confidence that the strength to decide and open the next 100 years rests in us.”

Trump and Kim Jong Un & Moon Jae-in

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100th Anniversary of the March 1st Movement in Gwangju, Korea

How did the Trump-Kim summit go in Hanoi, Vietnam? On February 28, Trump and Kim left Hanoi abruptly without signing any sort of agreement. People are in shock. What happened? Many expected that one of the most likely things to come out of Hanoi would be an agreement to end the Korean War, which has been on pause for more than 60 years. It led many experts and lawmakers to heave sighs of relief, even as the summit’s abrupt finale raises questions about What’s Next?

But Moon Jae-in didn’t stop to hope. Because he love peace. He want to end the Korean War. Countless people do not want war, they want PEACE. If he truly love the people, he will strive for peace. He said “On April 27, both Chairman Kim Jong Un and I discussed joint projects to mark the 100th anniversary of the March First Independence Movement and to mark the founding of the provisional government, and our initiative was contained in the Panmunjeom Declaration.”

“If the South and North can share together the history of Korean independence, both will become much closer in their hearts,” he added.

Reference: http://korea.net/NewsFocus/policies/view?articleId=161004
https://thediplomat.com/2019/03/korea-commemorates-100th-anniversary-of-march-1st-independence-protests/

What will happen in the future? I want to remember lives and spirits of each of those who sacrificed and devoted their lives to the independence of our country.

The next posting will cover the stories of people who work for them and work for peace.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

73rd UNGA paid attention to Peace on the Korean Peninsula

73rd Session of the UN General Assembly

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María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés/President of 73rd Session of General Assembly/2018 UN Photo/Loey Felipe

The 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (#UNGA73) opened on 18 September 2018. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 25 September 2018, and is scheduled to last for nine days. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President-elect of the 73rd session of the UNGA announced in July 2018 that the theme of the general debate will be, ‘Making the United Nations Relevant to All People: Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Peaceful, Equitable and Sustainable Societies.’ María Espinosa emphasized, “Each and every one of my actions will bear in mind the fact that the main recipients of our commitments and decisions are our peoples. We are working for them.”

Seven priority themes for the 73rd session

• promote gender equality
• 
promote and implement new global compacts on migration and refugees
• 
highlight innovative thinking around the future of work
• 
effort to protect the environment particularly plastics pollution
• raise awareness on persons with disabilities
• 
implement the reform of the UN system
• 
promote peace

Address by South Korean President Moon Jae-in

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President Moon Jae-in addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. AP

Moon Jae-in has been performing well the Role of Messengers of Peace. It is clear that the Moon Jae-in is the midwife of the North-Korea USA Summit in many ways. By turning all the credit to President Trump, Mr. Moon made him an active participant in the North-Korea USA Summit. Bill Clinton, former president of the United States assessed it “Moon Jae-in the president is a true hero”. In the process, President Moon left a famous saying in Korean diplomatic history that “the Nobel Peace Prize is for Trump and we only need to bring peace.”


UN Official text:

“Over the past year, something miraculous has taken place on the Korean Peninsula. For the first time in history, the leader of North Korea crossed the Military Demarcation Line to visit Panmunjeom. A historic summit between the United States and North Korea was also held on the Sentosa Island in Singapore.

Chairman Kim Jong Un and I removed the shadow of war and resolved to usher in an era of peace and prosperity. At the U.S-North Korea summit, the two sides agreed to work towards achieving complete denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula, ending hostile relations and establishing a permanent peace regime. President Trump and Chairman Kim moved and gave hope to those who desire peace all around the world.

North Korea dismantled its nuclear test site in Punggye-ri under the observation of the international community. The United States and the Republic of Korea suspended large-scale joint military exercises and built trust.

I would like to thank and salute President Trump and Chairman Kim‘s courage and resolve as they usher in a new era on the Korean Peninsula as well as in U.S-North Korea relations.”

Inter Korean Summit on 18th September

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Moreover, Chairman Kim expressed his commitment to permanently dismantle the missile engine test site and launch platform in Dongchang-ri under observation of the international community as a first step, in order to expedite progress in denuclearization.

Furthermore, he expressed his firm willingness to continue to take additional denuclearization measures including the permanent dismantlement of nuclear facilities in Yongbyon as the United States takes corresponding measures in the spirit of the Sentosa Agreement.”

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Regardless of the challenges that lie ahead, the leaders of the South, the North and the United States will move step by step towards peace based on mutual trust.

Such a dramatic change has been possible thanks to the support and encouragement of the people around the world who desire peace. In particular, the United Nations gave North Korea the courage to embark on the road to peace. I would like to express my gratitude to the United Nations for its role.

This is, however, just the beginning. I would like to ask for continued support and cooperation from the member states on our journey towards complete denuclearization and permanent peace. The Republic of Korea will spare no effort to encourage North Korea’s participation in the international community while adhering to the resolutions adopted by the United Nations.”

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The Role of the United Nations

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He continued, “On April 20, North Korea officially ended its policy of nuclear development and has since devoted all of its efforts towards economic development. On September 9, in the ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of its foundation, North Korea expressed its commitment to peace and prosperity instead of boasting its nuclear capabilities. North Korea moved out of longstanding isolation on its own initiative and stands before the international community once again.

Now, it is the international community’s turn to respond positively to North Korea’s new choice and efforts. We must assure Chairman Kim that he has made the right decision in committing to denuclearization. We must encourage North Korea to stay on the path that leads to permanent and solid peace.

The Role of the United Nations is crucial. The UN Secretariat has continued its efforts for dialogue and engagement, including the invitation of North Korean officials to international conferences.

The United Nations has stated its commitment to “leave no one behind.” My sincere hope is that the UN’s vision of sustainable development will be realized on the Korean Peninsula.

I have no doubt that if the international community paves the way, North Korea will not stall on making strides towards peace and prosperity. The Republic of Korea will spare no effort to guide North Korea towards that path.

I would like to call on the United Nations to share its experience and wisdom.”


President Trump, Before & After

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The president Trump derided the chairman Kim as “Little Rocket Man” and threatened to “totally destroy North Korea.” at UN General Assembly a year ago. But now he praised the Chairman Kim for his courage. This Trump’s speech comes after South Korean President Moon Jae-in gave a personal message to Trump from North Korea’s Kim. This is the message they talked in the inter-Korean talks last week.


The White House’s official transcript(a partial extract):

“With support from many countries here today, we have engaged with North Korea to replace the specter of conflict with a bold and new push for peace.

In June, I traveled to Singapore to meet face to face with North Korea’s leader, Chairman Kim Jong Un.

We had highly productive conversations and meetings, and we agreed that it was in both countries’ interest to pursue the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. Since that meeting, we have already seen a number of encouraging measures that few could have imagined only a short time ago.

The missiles and rockets are no longer flying in every direction. Nuclear testing has stopped. Some military facilities are already being dismantled. Our hostages have been released. And as promised, the remains of our fallen heroes are being returned home to lay at rest in American soil.

I would like to thank Chairman Kim for his courage and for the steps he has taken, though much work remains to be done. The sanctions will stay in place until denuclearization occurs.

I also want to thank the many member states who helped us reach this moment — a moment that is actually far greater than people would understand; far greater — but for also their support and the critical support that we will all need going forward.

A special thanks to President Moon of South Korea, Prime Minister Abe of Japan, and President Xi of China.”


International Trust is Essential to North Korea

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Ri Yong Ho/ Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea/2018 UN Photo/Cia Pak

RI YONG HO, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, asked the US for less sanctions and more understanding. He still showed North Korea’s willingness to denuclearize and said “The Korean Peninsula, the hottest spot in the globe, will become the cradle of peace and prosperity.” Ri ascribed this progress almost entirely to efforts by the Koreas but he said that the US continued to damage the peace protest by mistrusting North Korea. Four days ago, Trump highlighted his achievement with North Korea, but added that sanctions will continue until denuclearization is carried out. Frequently reemphasising the need for trust, Ri said there was “no way” North Korea would unilaterally disarm themselves before “coercive” sanctions were lifted.


How to achieve Peace on Korean Peninsula?


Special Lectures to support the Peaceful
Unification of the Korean Peninsula

– Delivered by Former Presidents of Eastern European Nations

On September 18, the two leaders of inter-Korea met in Pyongyang. To support the peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula, H.E. Ivo Josipović, Former President of Croatia, and Hon. Emil Constantinescu, Former President of Romania, both of whom experienced times under Communist rule and the transition to democracy, gave presentations on September 16th and September 20th respectively. They gave specific advice through their real experience.

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H.E. Ivo Josipović, Former President of Croatia/2018 HWPL PHOTO

H.E. Ivo Josipović explained the power of culture in the achievement of peace and the need for adoption of DPCW by the United Nations.He emphasized the important role of political leaders to cease the ongoing conflicts in the world, citing the past case of the treaty signed by Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In relation to the establishment of a legally binding international law for peace, he added, “Presenting the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) to the United Nations as a resolution, with our intention to build peace in the world, is novel and important.”

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Hon. Emil Constantinescu, Former President of Romania/2018 HWPL PHOTO

Hon. Emil Constantinescu gave practical advice based upon the Experiences throughout the Transition Period of Eastern Europe. He said, “I lived under a communist dictatorship that deprived the country and its citizens of freedom for 50 years.” and told horrendous reality. “World War II caused the death of more than 25 million soldiers and over 73 million civilians, as well as created huge economic losses and led to the destruction of many world cultural heritage sites.” He concluded the lecture by proclaiming, “In order to achieve the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula, leaders, politicians and even the youth must have the consciousness to achieve peace.”


Real Peace starts from where?


2018 HWPL World Peace Summit

Collaboration for Peace Development:
Building a Peace Community through the DPCW

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE 73rd UNGA paid attention to Peace on the Korean Peninsula UNGA73 UNGA UN Charter step towards peace SDGs Right to Peace Republic of Korea promote peace peace on the Korean Peninsula North Korea Moon Jae-in messengers of peace María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés Inter Korea Summit Hon. Emil Constantinescu H.E. Ivo Josipović DPRK DPCW Chairman Kim Jong Un Bill Clinton 918 WARP Summit 73rd UNGA   At a time when the global world wanted peace, there was the closest place to peace. The 4th Annual Commemoration of the 2018 HWPL World Peace Summit was held in South Korea from the 17th to the 19th of September. This year, thousands of leaders and citizens from around the globe will gather for 3 days with the great determination of creating a peaceful world together. Under the theme of “Collaboration for Peace Development: Building a Peace Community through the DPCW”, the wind of peace is blowing all over the world. This 918 WARP Summit is the core of HWPL’s peace movement. The main agenda of the WARP Summit will be the introduction of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) to the United Nations (UN) as a binding resolution.

DPCW is aligned with UN Charter

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE 73rd UNGA paid attention to Peace on the Korean Peninsula UNGA73 UNGA UN Charter step towards peace SDGs Right to Peace Republic of Korea promote peace peace on the Korean Peninsula North Korea Moon Jae-in messengers of peace María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés Inter Korea Summit Hon. Emil Constantinescu H.E. Ivo Josipović DPRK DPCW Chairman Kim Jong Un Bill Clinton 918 WARP Summit 73rd UNGA   So far, international law has not ended the war. Likewise, the Universal Declaration does not include a separate article on “Right to Peace”. This is why the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was held. So HWPL is creating a new order for the world. It is DPCW! It can be the Right to Peace. Currently, there is a worldwide campaign to introduce the DPCW to the United Nations. Now, they collected 734,055 signatures (as of October, 2017) and 173,170 people of 176 countries participated. Law experts agreed that the DPCW is fully aligned with the UN Charter & the UDHR and this Declaration not only encapsulates and supports all of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Like proof of this, delegations of Permanent Missions of the UN and HWPL gathered at the Office of the Commonwealth (New York) to discuss the promotion of sustainable peace and human rights, on Friday 7 September 2018. Also, they discussed intensively the way to promote the 918 WARP Summit. Because the walks of HWPL are alignment with the core purposes of the United Nations, the delegations have no choice but to support the DPCW.

Finally, the Last East Germany Prime Minister Lothar de Maizière, who achieved reunification, said (not this year) that “Reunification was the will of heaven. It happens like a miracle when human endeavor is met with internal and external conditions.”

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE 73rd UNGA paid attention to Peace on the Korean Peninsula UNGA73 UNGA UN Charter step towards peace SDGs Right to Peace Republic of Korea promote peace peace on the Korean Peninsula North Korea Moon Jae-in messengers of peace María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés Inter Korea Summit Hon. Emil Constantinescu H.E. Ivo Josipović DPRK DPCW Chairman Kim Jong Un Bill Clinton 918 WARP Summit 73rd UNGA

HWPL‘s heavenly culture will change the world.


73rd UNGA Address by South Korean President Moon Jae-in:

Ladies and gentlemen,

We all desire peace. Peace represents the relatives and neighbors we love, and the hometowns we long for. Peace means sharing what we have together. A peace we have all achieved together is a peace for all. I’m confident that all of you will always be with us on the path to permanent peace and denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula as well as on the journey to a peaceful world.

Thank you.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Discussing the North Korean Nuclear Issue with Australia

Conversation between Australia & Korea

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Discussing the North Korean Nuclear Issue with Australia Verifiable and Irreversible Denuclearization United States Rory Medcalf Richard Maude Reunification Peter Jennings Panmunjeom Declaration Nuclear Issue North-Korea USA Summit North Korean Nuclear North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Nobel Peace Prize Moon Jae-in Lothar de Maizière Kim Jong-Un Julie Bishop Donald Trump Deputy Foreign Minister denuclearization CVID Complete Denuclearization Complete Christopher Pyne CD Bill Clinton Australian think tank Australian Secretary of Defense Australian government Australian Foreign Minister Australia ASPI   Deputy Foreign Minister Yoon Soon-koo held the fifth Korea-Australia Strategic Dialogue with Australian Deputy Foreign Minister Richard Maude in Canberra on 18th of July to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula. It also stressed the importance of cooperation from major regional partners, including Australia, in order to achieve substantial results in the upcoming negotiations.

In response, Deputy Maude said, “We expect the Panmunjeom Declaration and the North-Korea USA Summit to be implemented as soon as possible, while supporting the Korean government’s efforts to develop a complete denuclearization and a permanent peace regime.”

North Korean Nuclear Issue can not be the subject of bargaining

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Discussing the North Korean Nuclear Issue with Australia Verifiable and Irreversible Denuclearization United States Rory Medcalf Richard Maude Reunification Peter Jennings Panmunjeom Declaration Nuclear Issue North-Korea USA Summit North Korean Nuclear North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Nobel Peace Prize Moon Jae-in Lothar de Maizière Kim Jong-Un Julie Bishop Donald Trump Deputy Foreign Minister denuclearization CVID Complete Denuclearization Complete Christopher Pyne CD Bill Clinton Australian think tank Australian Secretary of Defense Australian government Australian Foreign Minister Australia ASPI   The Australian government called it extremely disappointing that U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled the talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The responsibility seems to be closer to North Korea.

The Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said, “Even now North Korea should show the truth and reality of its denuclearization commitments.” and stressed that “Until North Korea takes verifiable, complete and irreversible denuclearization steps, economic and diplomatic pressures from the United States, Australia and the international community will continue to be maximized.”

The Australian Secretary of Defense Christopher Pyne pointed, “Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is a top priority for both the United States and Australia, and the denuclearization defined by North Korea is not a measure entirely corresponding to our national interests. This is possible only when the North has sincerity.”

This day, President Donald Trump earlier sent an official letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to cancel the summit. President Trump said he knew the anger and public hostility of North Korea’s recent remarks. Especially, he said “You’re talking about your nuclear capability” but “I pray to God that that (our nuclear capability) will never be used because we are so strong and powerful” This was a warning remark.

After North-Korea USA Summit, Something changed

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Discussing the North Korean Nuclear Issue with Australia Verifiable and Irreversible Denuclearization United States Rory Medcalf Richard Maude Reunification Peter Jennings Panmunjeom Declaration Nuclear Issue North-Korea USA Summit North Korean Nuclear North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Nobel Peace Prize Moon Jae-in Lothar de Maizière Kim Jong-Un Julie Bishop Donald Trump Deputy Foreign Minister denuclearization CVID Complete Denuclearization Complete Christopher Pyne CD Bill Clinton Australian think tank Australian Secretary of Defense Australian government Australian Foreign Minister Australia ASPI   In this agreement, the term CD (Complete Denuclearization) was used instead of the term CVID (Complete, Verifiable and Irreversible Denuclearization), which the United States has been asking for. Also, Trump said he would stop the joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States. Contrary to the aggressive attitude that North Korea and the U.S. lately showed, political pundits say tension between the two countries has eased greatly. As a result, many experts said that Trump is one step closer to the Nobel Peace Prize.

Some say that North Korea is the winner, the U.S. is the loser&winner, and South Korea is the loser. However it is clear that the Moon Jae-in is the midwife of the North-Korea USA Summit in many ways. Mr. Moon persuaded Chairman Kim to engage himself in dialogue with the U.S. President Moon persuaded Chairman Kim to engage himself in dialogue with the U.S. By turning all the credit to President Trump, Mr. Moon made him an active participant in the North-Korea USA Summit. Bill Clinton, former president of the United States assessed it “Moon Jae-in the president is a true hero”. In the process, President Moon left a famous saying in Korean diplomatic history that “the Nobel Peace Prize is for Trump and we only need to bring peace.”

Australian experts of international politics

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Discussing the North Korean Nuclear Issue with Australia Verifiable and Irreversible Denuclearization United States Rory Medcalf Richard Maude Reunification Peter Jennings Panmunjeom Declaration Nuclear Issue North-Korea USA Summit North Korean Nuclear North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Nobel Peace Prize Moon Jae-in Lothar de Maizière Kim Jong-Un Julie Bishop Donald Trump Deputy Foreign Minister denuclearization CVID Complete Denuclearization Complete Christopher Pyne CD Bill Clinton Australian think tank Australian Secretary of Defense Australian government Australian Foreign Minister Australia ASPI   Regarding the peace process going on on the Korean Peninsula, international political experts, who are leading the Australian think tank, said that the possibility of a complete denuclearization is somewhat low but a continuous dialogue with North Korea is needed.

Rory Medcalf, the president of the Australian National University said, “we think we need to make every effort to attract North Korea to a legal-based order.” He added, “If someone has to play an additional role in communicating with North Korea (with the U.S. etc.), Australia may be a potential country to do so.”

Peter Jennings, the executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), said in interview “we believe that the possibility of CVID (a complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization) of North Korea is low” and claimed “the North Korea does not conduct any missile or nuclear tests, but it still develops nuclear capability.”

At the same time, he added, “we need to build a reliable management mechanism in the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) by increasing communication and contact with North Korea.”

Reunification is God’s will.

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Discussing the North Korean Nuclear Issue with Australia Verifiable and Irreversible Denuclearization United States Rory Medcalf Richard Maude Reunification Peter Jennings Panmunjeom Declaration Nuclear Issue North-Korea USA Summit North Korean Nuclear North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Nobel Peace Prize Moon Jae-in Lothar de Maizière Kim Jong-Un Julie Bishop Donald Trump Deputy Foreign Minister denuclearization CVID Complete Denuclearization Complete Christopher Pyne CD Bill Clinton Australian think tank Australian Secretary of Defense Australian government Australian Foreign Minister Australia ASPI   The agreement at the North-Korea USA Summit is only a small step for two countries. The problem is a credible follow-up measure. Action should be taken to build trust. This agreement could bear fruit if North Korea and the United States continue to engage in direct talks, build trust one by one, and establish liaison offices in Pyongyang and Washington in the near future.

When this happens, we believe that it will be a great blessing for all mankind beyond the Korean Peninsula. Former East Germany Prime Minister Lothar de Maizière, who achieved reunification, said that “Reunification was the will of heaven. It happens like a miracle when human endeavor is met with internal and external conditions.” The unification of the Korean Peninsula will be natural, if people’s aspirations and the meaning of heaven are gathering, just like East and West Germany. If so, it is the duty of leaders of religion and politics to move the minds of the world toward reunification.

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!

Resolving conflicts between North and South Korea

Resolving conflicts between inter-Korea

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Resolving conflicts between North and South Korea WeAreOne TogetherForPeace The Korean War South Korea Resolving conflicts Peace House North Korean leader North Korea Moon Jae-in Kim Jong-Un HighFive CNN ANewStart 2018 inter-Korean summit     War begets more war. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950. Many people went through a lot of hardships. They had frequent brushes with death. The iron of war had entered into their souls. The Korean War ended in 1953 with a cease-fire. The Korean War left Korea devastated. Also it divided our country into two halves. The war has branded unforgettable scars on our minds.

2018 inter-Korean summit Highlights

“With a single step Kim Jong Un broke decades of hostility and distrust. He is the first North Korean leader to cross the dividing line between the two Koreas since fighting ended in the Korean War in 1953. Kim then invited South Korean leader Moon Jae-in to step into the northern side of the DMZ.” – CNN

Kim Jong Un signed at the Peace House

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He wrote “a new history begins now” and “an age of peace, at the starting point of history”

3 Key points of summit

High-stakes summit

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s Moon Jae-in met for the first time in more than a decade.

Deal to end Korean War

: The two leaders vowed to formally end the Korean War, the leaders announced on Friday afternoon.

Denuclearization

: Kim and Moon “confirmed the common goal of realizing, through complete denuclearization, a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula.”


Where is real peace?


Where did the War take place?

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  • Wars of mankind : total 14,513 times.
  • Reason of War: 80% Religious war
  • Victims of War : 3.7 billion
  • Nobel Peace prize rewarded : 124 times

How long should we wait? We can’t stand it anymore. It is so hard and painful. My family and friends are dying. Who can compensate you for their death? To Whom? What can you do? Money never can pay it back. Nothing can repay this!

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DPCW is the Ultimate Solution

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Resolving conflicts between North and South Korea WeAreOne TogetherForPeace The Korean War South Korea Resolving conflicts Peace House North Korean leader North Korea Moon Jae-in Kim Jong-Un HighFive CNN ANewStart 2018 inter-Korean summit   Chairman Lee proclaimed “HWPL has made peace agreements with present and former presidents and heads of state, chiefs justices of Supreme courts, university presidents, religious leaders, and the heads of international organizations, and this news has been broadcasted all around the world. The cessation of war and world peace will become a reality because everyone desires for peace rather than war” and finally “We have the answer to peace which is the DPCW.” I’m sure it will cure the world more beautifully.

DPCW is the solution!!! Let’s become the messengers of peace!

Reference : https://edition.cnn.com/asia/live-news/north-korea-south-korea-summit-intl/h_fccdf86a465f7cb7e09e56a45c71501d

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!