Category: Korea
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Reflections on the Catholic Korea Peace Forum, part 1
This year’s Catholic Korea Peace Forum was held from October 16-20th with the participation of young adults from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan. Reporter Hyunjin Jung reports from Catholic News Here and Now.
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The next President must defuse the Korean crisis to avoid nuclear catastrophe
The next administration must abandon the failed “more of the same” approach to the deteriorating situation in Korea. The hubris in refusing to change course in the face of mounting evidence will continue the suffering of ordinary North Koreans and likely drag the United States into nuclear war. The American public deserves and should demand…
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Why it’s vital to remember the “Forgotten War”
Novelist Marie Myung-Ok Lee reflects on the real-life legacy of the Korean War – as an American and a daughter of Korean War survivors – and the ongoing violence inherent in our societal amnesia about this unended war.
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Seoulites: You’re Invited
On Saturday, October 19th, six teams of multicultural youth will be reporting back their insights and experiences from visiting sites of peace and conflict across South Korea. Come hear the perspectives of these young professionals from Korea, the US, and Japan as they consider what role to play in peacebuilding efforts in Northeast Asia.
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Is the legal system on the Korean peninsula helping or hindering inter-Korean engagement?
Legal barriers to inter-Korean engagement are intensifying in both North and South Korea, causing Attorney Ham Bo-hyun to question if the legal structures are actually achieving the goals for which they were designed.
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On North Korea, Kamala Harris Should Prioritize Peace
Cathi Choi says, ‘Diplomatic engagement is not “cozying up” to North Korea; rather, it is the prerequisite for peaceful coexistence and averting nuclear war. No amount of militarized escalation or sanctions will resolve the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula. We must instead maximize our efforts for diplomacy.’
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What might be the US Presidential candidates’ future foreign policy toward the Korean peninsula if elected?
A recap of this month’s study group – and a few reasons why I’m super proud of my fellow study buddies.
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Cries for peace echo from the DMZ… Praying for an end to war and discussing reconciliation
On September 20th, the Peace and Reconciliation Consultation leading up to the 4th Lausanne Congress in Korea began with a pilgrimage to the DMZ.
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The military alliances forming in Northeast Asia are alarming, and Korean leaders are picking sides against each other. What’s the path forward for reconciliation of the Korean people?
As South Korea’s leaders push it into a trilateral military partnership with the United States and Japan, North Korea’s leadership has signed a treaty with Russia. How can we back away from the brink of catastrophic war?
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This summer marked 74 years of the un-ended Korean War. How will we get to peace?
Perhaps the most significant reason we cannot be happy about the Korean War Armistice Day is that we understand the ceasefire was just a pause in the war, indicating that peace has not yet come. The war is unended. Peace has yet to arrive. 74 years later, there is still no peace to celebrate…
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