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The Multilateral Security Mechanism in Northeast Asia and Role of Mongolia
Civil society can play the role not only between the individual and the state but also between citizens. It is also effective to engage North Korean citizens inthe multilateral dialogues and events, focused on non-traditional security issues. An address by Nanjin Dorjsuren, Mongolia Institute for Strategic Studies.
The Challenge of China: USA Perspectives for One Korea
To change North Korea’s behavior, the West must first change China’s. It must be made to pay a price for enabling North Korea to create an existential threat for South Korea, Japan, and the United States. An address by Joseph Bosco, Senior Associate, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Reflections on the Declaration of Unification for One Korea
Just as the unanimous wish of the Korean people was reunification a century ago, the wish of the Korean people today is also reunification and is an outcome of self esteem striving not to lose dignity and belief in realization of justice. An address by Dr. Young-tae Kwon, Senior Researcher, Global Peace Institute
China’s Perspectives on North Korea and Korean Reunification
China’s central principle is the stability of the Korean Peninsula. China would like to maintain the stability to concentrate on economic development and modernization, which has been the national priority for decades. An address by Chu Shulong, Institute of International Strategic and Development Studies, Tsinghua University
The Emerging Role of Civil Society in Opening North Korea
Change in the North is fraught with challenges and complexities. But expanding the possibilities and practice of freedom will be a key to progress. Principles that lift up human dignity, creativity and responsibility are the foundation for a free society to prosper and flourish. An address by Dr. Edwin Feulner, Founder, the Heritage Foundation.
Japan’s Northeast Asia Strategy and Korean Reunification
Threats from North Korea have increased the investment and security risks in the region. To lower this risk, the best way would be to elevate the level of mutual dependency by strengthening economic ties between Northeast Asian countries and North Korea. An address by Chanwoo Lee, Specially Appointed Fellow Japan Center for Economic Research.
The ‘Christ-Buddha’ Path to Unity on the Korean Peninsula
“Christ-Buddha path to Korean unity” refers to the need for the North Korean leadership to show the wisdom of Lord Buddha and for the South Korean side to exhibit the compassion of Jesus Christ. An address by Madhav Das Nalapat, UNESCO Peace Chair, Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal University.
‘Hongik Ingan’ as the Governance Principle of One Korea
Rooted in the founding legend of the very first Korean kingdom in 2333 BC, Hongik Ingan has served as the guiding doctrine both for the rulers in governance and general populace in ordinary lives through millennia. An address by Dr. Jai Poong Ryu, Chairman
One Korea Foundation; Professor emeritus, Loyola University
Russia’s Efforts for Peace and Reconciliation in Korea
The promotion of a good-neighborhood and mutually advantageous cooperation with the regional states in Northeast Asia is getting ever more important in view of Russia’s policy “Turning to the East.” An address by Dr. Alexander Zhebin, Director of the Center for Korean Studies of the Institute of Far Eastern Studies.
The All-Lights Village Sparked by the Desire to Benefit the World
It has been almost six years since the first All-Lights Village was opened in the Philippines, a project spearheaded by the Global Peace Foundation Korea. It has expanded to over 50 villages in countries around the world. With proven track records for improved...