WARP Summit 2017 for Peaceful Governance

(HWPL's peace activity)Santa Tecla in El Salvador held a ceremony to unveil the HWPL Peace monument

Seeking Strategies for Peacebuilding between Government and Civil Society at the 3rd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea

Heavenly Culture World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international NGO under the UN DPI, will host the 3rd annual commemoration of World Alliance of Religions’ Peace (WARP) Summit in Seoul this month.

Representatives from governments and civil society groups will discuss detailed action plans for peacebuilding at local, national, and international levels.
 

The international summit seeks to establish governance structures for global peace and stability.

 

More than 1000 participants including heads of state, ministers, members of parliament, representatives of international associations in law, education, religion, the media, youth and women are expected to be in attendance.

Peace Governance Diagram

Discussions will address ways to establish “collaborative governance for Sustainable Development and Implementation of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War” (DPCW).
 

The DPCW was drafted by experts in international law to advocate conflict resolution and the development of culture of peace.

 The international community has been working to create “good governance” to implement an economy, culture, and education for sustainable development. Considering this global trend, HWPL has carried out citizen-focused peace activities, supported by the government.

 

The ‘Legislate Peace Campaign’, a grassroots advocacy campaign for the establishment of the international law for the cessation of war, by youth and women, has enlisted the help the over 100 countries through petitions, forums, and seminars since May 2016.

(HWPL’s peace activity)People of the Republic of South Africa celebrating the HWPL peace monument

In cooperation with local governments “Peace Days” and “Peace Zones” have been enacted by cities in various counties, including the United States and South Africa. Based on its experience gained through its peace initiatives, HWPL has held this annual event since 2014.

 Under the slogan of ‘Together for peace as messengers of peace’, Mr. Man Hee Lee, the Chairman of HWPL, emphasized the importance of the support of the international community in achieving peace and unification on the Korean peninsula and throughout the world.

 

“For world peace and cessation of war, we should create conditions for working together with youth and women’s organizations in each country. I would like to ask for the support for the unification of the Republic of Korea to the officials of each country,”

 

Chairman Lee said.

 

 

The WARP Summit will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea from the 17th to 19th of September 2017.

 

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Liberation Day in South Korea : Gwangbokjeol

 

Today It is

'Gwangbokjeol'

Do you know

'Gwangbokjeol'?

 

What does it mean?

It literally means

'Restoration of Light day'

It is

'Korean National Liberation Day'

 

 

Do you know the movie

'The Battleship Island'

which released recently?

 

It is story about

'forced labor'

during the Japanese occupation.

I heard there are many dead people.. 

 

I started to know it

as I study Korean history

and It broke my heart.

 

I want people around the world

to know Korean history

as well as their own history.

 

Knowing history is

so important a task.

We can understand and

We can communicate

with each other

as we do.

 

Korea celebrates Independence Day on Aug. 15, known as "Gwangbokjeol," which literally translates into "bringing back the light" in Korean. The combination of three letters, "Gwang," "Bok" and "Jeol" means "light," "return" and "festival day," referring to the restoration of national independence that was lost for 36 years under Japanese rule.

 With regard to the history of Japanese imperialism, Korea was under Japanese imperial rule from 1910 to 1945. In an effort to make Korea its protectorate, the Japanese forced Korea to sign the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1910, triggering Japanese annexation of Korea. This treaty gradually restricted Korea form developing its own political, military and cultural status, making it impossible for Korea to build a national identity. Then within a few days, the term annexation turned into forced colonization.

 

 During Japanese imperial rule, numerous independence movements took place. The March 1st Movement is an example as it was one of the earliest public displays of Korean resistance. Thirty-three activists convened at Taehwagwan Restaurant in Seoul and read the Korean Declaration of Independence in spite of Japanese suppression of demonstrations. Moreover, in 1919, Korean activists avoided Japanese surveillance and gathered and established the provisional government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai. Korean patriots strived for liberty for decades.

 Behind the scenes of movements and demonstrations by fighters for independence, there were many atrocities committed by the Japanese. The Seodaemun Prison History Hall displays historical records of how Koreans were tortured under the justification that Korea was a colony of Japan. The Japanese regarded every activist as challenging their authority in Korea, and thus locked the activists up in prison and tortured them into submission. One of the most inhumane crimes the Japanese committed involved Korean women who were turned into sex slaves regardless of their age. The Japanese military began to force women from their colonies to become sex slaves in 1932, a practice that continued into World War II.

 Meanwhile, it was not until the end of World War II that Korea gained its independence after 36 years of oppression under the Japanese. In the final stage of World War II, the U.S. dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This incident succeeded in getting the Japanese to surrender and sign the Potsdam Declaration. The Potsdam Declaration included provisions of the Cairo Declaration adopted in 1943, guaranteeing the freedom of Korea from colonization. The Korean Peninsula was finally liberated on Aug. 15, 1945. Three years later on the same day, an independent Korean government was established.

 While legislating the Act of National Holidays in 1949, Aug. 15 became a national holiday to commemorate Korea's liberation from Japanese colonization. During this particular day, there are numerous commemorative events held across the peninsula. A celebration ceremony takes place at Independence Hall, located in Cheonan, Korea, and is usually attended by the Korean President. Moreover, Korean citizens are strongly encouraged to display the Korean national flag, "Taegeukgi," in front of their house or streets.

 

 

source by https://www.army.mil/article/192286/korean_national_liberation_day

One World One Taekwondo : Come to 2017 Muju

Korea Taekwondo is Loved!

 Did you watch

google doodle today?

 

It is about a

2017 World Taekwondo
Championships Muju, South Korea

 2017 World Taekwondo Championships

is now going on!

 

 

 Preview_2017 World Taekwondo Championships

in Muju, Korea on June 24-30

Here is a message

by Google Doodle

 

 

 

 

My friend Jenny from UK

is interested in Taekwondo

So, She is learning Taekwondo

in her town with groups

 

I sent a youtube video to her

She really liked to hear that news!

I hope you like it too XD

 

I love this cute image!!! XD

I hope to learn

Taekwondo someday!

Hope peace and unity
all over the world :D




 

 

One World One Taekwondo :

 Come to 2017 Muju

[Peace Walk 2016] HWPL in Costa Mesa

Hi friends~! XD

In South Korea,
It is so sunny
and hot nowadays!

I think
May is the best season to travel in Korea! :)
I wish I would visit all cities in Korea!!!

Do you remember previous posting?
about 'Peace Walk'

Here it is!
Peace Walk 2016
HWPL in Cosat Mesa



Marchers walk in a peace rally Saturday at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa (Courtesy HWPL / Courtesy HWPL)  By Daily Pilot staff

Marchers gathered at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on Saturday as part of the third annual commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace.
 

Volunteers at the peace walk collected petition signatures supporting a Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War, which proposes an international initiative to draft a legally binding document for all nations to adopt promoting a culture of peace with the goal to end all wars.

It includes provisions aimed at "resolving conflicts, reducing war potential and repurposing weapons to benefit humanity," according to proponent Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light, or HWPL, an organization based in Seoul, South Korea.
 

Similar peace walks occurred in 52 countries, organizers said.

According to HWPL, the petition had more than 500,000 signatures from 154 countries as of May 25. The number is expected to reach 2 million by the end of the year, the group said.

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) speaks during a rally Saturday at the OC Fair & Event Center commemorating the Declaration of World Peace, which seeks a global effort to end war. (Courtesy HWPL / Courtesy HWPL)

News by

 

 

Shall we walk together?

I hope so!!!

 

Diary, April 21

My Friend from Nantes, France visited Korea :)

It is twice!! Happy to meet again :D
 

I was looking forward to meeting her, Kamyu!!!

It has been 2 years since she visited.
 

Yeah~XD So Excited~!!!
 

I went to Igidae Park, Busan :)

Do you know Igidae Park~?



Hiking Course [Igidae Galmaet-gil]
Oryukdo Skywalk - Oryukdo Sunrise Park - Nongbawi Rock - Eoulmadang - Dongsaengmal (4.7km)

Actually Its road in the park

was too long to walk down,

Mom drove us to park.

Thank you mom ♡♥
 

We just walked a little bit though,

It was so hot...! at noon but

It was windy because

It is near the sea :D

Cool~!!!!!

If you visit Busan, South Korea,

Visit Igidae Park XD

More read : Igidae Park

Amazing Coldplay Came Korea : April 13, 2017

Coldplay!!!

OMG!!!

Already in South Korea!!!

 

Did you hear big news?

They came Korea

1day earlier :)

 

So exciting~XP

 



Coldplay in Taipei

I am looking forward to

playing in concert!

It would be fantastic!!! XD

 

 

They said

Elephant-led greeting party

in Korea on twitter

loool XD It is cute

They liked it much! :)

 

 

 Here is a real elephant!

in Thailand :)

 

Coldplay sing in the rain Taipei

I love all~!!!

Stay in Korea long time XD

Stay forever in heart

 

You know today is
Korea Black day, Apirl 14~?

It is a kind of Korea cultures

It is the day Koreans eat

Chinese noodles

called Jajangmyeon 

 

 

 Hehe I think It is good :)

I ate it twice :D It was so delicious

I recommended it

to my friend Jenny in UK

 

Have a great weekend

to all friends~!

love and peace

The SuperBowl 50 Halftime Show : Coldplay Awesome!



Time is coming up!

 

Coldplay's concert

in South Korea

 

Apirl is coming soon!

Here is video on
The SuperBowl 50 Halftime Show
Feb 7th,2016

I watched it on tv with my friends
I felt so excited
Feel the music ~XD

Coldplay is an awesome group!!!
 

the entire Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show, starring Coldplay, Beyonce and Bruno Mars, ending with an amazing homage to former Super Bowl Halftime shows.
Setlist included: "Yellow", "Viva La Vida", "Para



 

This is a shoutout to all Coldplay fans.

I hope you enjoy it :)

Coldplay Awesome!

The new 'Beauty and the Beast' was released in Korea

'Beauty and the Beast' Trailer

The new 'Beauty and the Beast'
was released in South Korea
the day before yesterday!

Do you hear the news?

OH You know already!!! XP

Actually I am going to the movies

with my Korean friend soon

I am so excited XD

I love all Disney's movies

Let us go with me!!! :D

'Beauty and the Beast' Soundtrack

Heading for Top 5 Debut on Billboard 200

by billboads



The soundtrack of the new Beauty and the Beast film is heading for a top five debut on next week’s Billboard 200 albums chart, according to industry forecasters.

Prognosticators suggest the set, which was released March 10 through Walt Disney Records, may earn around 50,000 to 55,000 equivalent album units in the week ending March 16.

The new movie is a live-action adaptation of Disney’s classic animated film of the same name, which was released in 1991. The redux’s soundtrack features the cast’s recordings of the film’s songs like “Be Our Guest,” “Belle” and the title cut. It also boasts contributions from Ariana Grande, John Legend, Josh Groban and Celine Dion.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). The top 10 of the new April 1, 2017-dated Billboard 200 chart (where Beauty and the Beast will debut) is scheduled to be revealed on Billboard’s websites on Sunday, March 19.

 

Ariana Grande & John Legend's

'Beauty and the Beast' Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axySrE0Kg6k

If the new Beauty and the Beast soundtrack bows in the top five, it will easily surpass the No. 19 peak of the animated film’s companion album.

The latter set debuted at No. 146 on the chart dated Dec. 7, 1991, and eventually peaked at No. 19 on the April 18, 1992-dated tally. The set spent 76 weeks on the list and has sold 2.3 million copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music.

It’s likely that Ed Sheeran’s current No. 1, ÷ (Divide), will hold atop the list for a second week, with around 150,000 units. Metallica’s Hardwired… To Self-Destruct could nab the runner-up slot for a second straight frame, as the set continues to rack up sales generated by a concert ticket/album bundle sale redemption promotion. Hardwired may draw 95,000 units in the week ending March 16.

As for the rest of the top 10, it appears the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack could be the only debut in the region. The next highest bows will likely be The Shins’ Heartworms and Josh Turner’s Deep South, which could both launch somewhere in the top 25.

 

 Beauty and the Beast – US Official Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvW_L8sTu5E

Listen and Enjoy!