Peace Conference of Religious Leaders for Reunification of Korea

For Reunification of Korea

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Peace Conference of Religious Leaders for Reunification of Korea World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices UN ECOSOC Spreading a culture of peace North Korea nuclear HWPL DPCW chief priest at Temple     What the era is it now? North Korea is constantly threatening with nuclear weapons, and there are still wars everywhere around the world. Someone’s family dies, and those who survive are screaming. On November 25th, 1,200 social representatives gathered at the “1st Peace Conference of Religious Leaders in Southeastern and Southwestern Regions for the Reunification of Korea” Their purpose is to discuss spreading a culture of peace and preparing action plans for the peaceful unification of the two Koreas in Daegu Metropolitan City, South Korea. Although peaceful events are considered to be a good cause, it is easy to criticize them for being only symbolic. But No need to worry!

Practical and substantial HWPL

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Peace Conference of Religious Leaders for Reunification of Korea World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices UN ECOSOC Spreading a culture of peace North Korea nuclear HWPL DPCW chief priest at Temple     It is because HWPL which hosted this conference has been evaluated as a practical and substantial peace group. It is understandable even though you know a little bit about their movements. Chairman of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) which is under the UN ECOSOC and the organizer of this conference gave a message. Chairman Lee proposed the formation of a civil society network at the global level, as well as the legalization of the 10 Articles and 38 Clauses of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) and the World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices(WARP Office).

We are one nation and one people. Why is it that we cannot step on our own land? I also cordially ask all citizens to become peace messengers to achieve international peace as a whole.” – Chairman Lee

Social & Religious leaders cry out

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Peace Conference of Religious Leaders for Reunification of Korea World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices UN ECOSOC Spreading a culture of peace North Korea nuclear HWPL DPCW chief priest at Temple

At the conference, Gi Woong Son, President of the Korea Institute for National Unification, advised that we should open the eyes and ears of the people in North Korea with the values of freedom, democracy, human rights and welfare. Emphasizing the role of civil society, he said “Consistent efforts for reaching North Koreans through humanitarian approaches including religion, culture, art, sports and the environment should be carried out. These areas can avoid transferability of capital misused for military capabilities of the North.

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Peace Conference of Religious Leaders for Reunification of Korea World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices UN ECOSOC Spreading a culture of peace North Korea nuclear HWPL DPCW chief priest at Temple    Ven. Bup Ryun, chief priest at Kumdang Temple, pointed out that religious leaders are responsible for leading the work of peace and that one way of engaging in such a task is through HWPL’s World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Offices which promote the collective peacebuilding efforts by religions. “Now is the time religious leaders stand at the front for peace, a long-cherished wish of all humanity. The wall blocking religions will collapse as a result of our efforts of understanding based on a comparative study of religious scriptures.

HWPL : Road to Peace

A STEP TOWARDS PEACE Peace Conference of Religious Leaders for Reunification of Korea World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Offices UN ECOSOC Spreading a culture of peace North Korea nuclear HWPL DPCW chief priest at Temple

  • In May 25, 2013 The Declaration of World Peace was proclaimed.
  • In Sep 16-19, 2014 World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit
  • ln Sep 18-19, 2015 Convention on the Renunciation and Cessation of War and International Armed Conflicts
  • In Nov 12-13, 2015 Committee meeting convenes to draft the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War
  • In March 14, 2016 New international law was proclaimed by HWPL International Law Peace Committee(more info). It was called DPCW(Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War). (DPCW is here)
Now ‘Legislate peace campaign! Since then, 705,000 signatures in more than 170 countries

Peace is up to you :0 Good luck!