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Statement on Court Proceedings Concerning Dr. Hak Ja Han
New York, United States – Following the July 10, 2026, final hearing before the Seoul Central District Court in the judicial proceedings concerning Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of the Universal Peace Federation, UPF issued the following statement: The Universal Peace Federation affirms its profound respect for the judicial process and its confidence that the principles of due process, judicial independence, impartiality, the presumption of innocence, and the rule of law will gu
Jul 16


Interfaith Leaders Vow to Stand Together for Religious Freedom
Seoul, South Korea – The World Religious Leaders Conference 2025 brought together 60 international faith leaders, scholars, and peace...
Aug 24, 2025


Plans for Asia Pacific Union Forum Garner Multilateral Support
Seoul, South Korea – Speakers from the Asia Pacific region and beyond gave their perspectives on the creation of an Asia Pacific Union...
Apr 11, 2025


Korean Peace Ambassadors Urged to Act as Tensions Rise
Seoul, South Korea – UPF chapters all over South Korea are actively expanding the domestic ambassador for peace network, appointing...
Nov 28, 2024


South Korean UPF Chapters Expand Activities for Peace
Ulsan, South Korea – The Ulsan regional chapter of UPF held a seminar for the appointment of new peace ambassadors on November 9, 2024,...
Nov 16, 2024


Committee for Korean Unification Expands Membership
Danglin, South Korea – About 800 people attended an event hosted by UPF-Korea on the theme “Korean Reunification: Our Destiny,” on...
Oct 12, 2024


Korean Community Leaders Commit to Promoting Unification
Changwon, South Korea – The 13th Gyeongnam Leaders Conference Forum and the opening of the 4th Peace Academy workshop, with a special...
Oct 8, 2024


Korean Academics Evaluate NGOs' Environmental Activism
Seoul, South Korea – As the climate crisis has become increasingly severe, national interest in a low-carbon society is rising. To...
Jul 4, 2024


Korean and Japanese Youth Building Future Leaders Network
Tsushima, Japan – From May 19 to 22, 2024, UPF-International conducted a field inspection tour to Tsushima Island, Iki Island, and...
May 21, 2024


Experts in Seoul Outline Plans for Korea-Japan Tunnel
Seoul, South Korea – Plans for building an undersea tunnel to connect the Japanese islands to the Korean Peninsula were presented during...
Apr 23, 2024


ILC 2024 Calls For Peace and Unification through Faith
Gapyeong, South Korea – The role of religious leaders in advancing peace and unification was the focus of the International Leadership...
Apr 22, 2024


South Koreans Revive the Spirit of Independence Movement
Cheonan, South Korea – On April 6, 2024, some 300 participants gathered for an event to mark the 105th anniversary of the March 1st...
Apr 6, 2024


UPF-Korea Holds 19th Forum for a Unified Korea
Seoul, Korea—UPF-Korea hosted the 19th UPF Forum for a Heavenly Unified Korea, featuring Chairman of The Washington Times Mr. Thomas...
May 30, 2023


Peace Summit 2023: Executive Summary
Seoul, South Korea—Peace Summit 2023 gathered global leaders in Seoul, Korea, from May 2 to 6 to discuss the many crises facing the...
May 6, 2023


Peace Summit 2023: Comprehensive Report, Including Program Schedule and Speeches
Seoul, South Korea—The Universal Peace Federation sponsored the Peace Summit 2023, with about 700 participants from nearly 70 different...
May 5, 2023


Peace Summit 2023: Session VI-A: Europe and the Middle East
20230504 - Peace Summit 2023 - Focus on Europe and the Middle East from UPF Europe and Middle East on Vimeo. Seoul, South...
May 4, 2023


Peace Summit 2023: Session VI-B: IAAP
Seoul, South Korea—The International Association of Academicians for Peace (IAAP), Session 6B, was held on May 4, 2023 as part of Peace...
May 3, 2023


Peace Summit 2023: Session V: 6th Think Tank 2022 Forum
Seoul, South Korea—After welcoming remarks and a brief historical background on the origins of Think Tank 2022, Dr. Yun Young-Ho,...
May 3, 2023


Peace Summit 2023: Session VII-C: Focus on Parliamentarians
20230504 - Peace Summit 2023 - International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace Session from UPF Europe and Middle East on Vimeo....
May 3, 2023


Peace Summit 2023: Session VI-C: IAYSP
Seoul, South Korea—The International Association of Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) held a session at the Peace Summit 2023 with a...
May 3, 2023
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