The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) notes with deep concern the first-instance ruling issued today by the Seoul Central District Court in the proceedings concerning Dr. Hak Ja Han, co-founder of UPF. UPF is an international non-governmental organization holding General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Founded in 2005, it convenes thousands of Ambassadors for Peace—women and men of diverse national, cultural and religious backgrounds—wh

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is deeply concerned by the detention of its co-founder, Dr. Hak Ja Han (82), by South Korean...

Paris, France – Reflecting the growing international interest in all things Korean, UPF-France held a conference on June 7, 2025 at...

Seoul, South Korea – World Summit 2025 was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from April 10 to 13 under the theme “Contemporary Challenges to World Order: Establishing a New Era of Peace and Prosperity.” In many ways, this Summit marked a departure for UPF. While previous summits have hosted international academic conferences, interreligious assemblies and the Sun Hak Peace Prize awards, this summit also featured the participation of intergovernmental bodies, such as FOPREL

Seoul, South Korea – Three problem-solvers who are creatively and successfully tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges were...

Seoul, South Korea – Two experts on climate change and the environment addressed a breakout session on environmental issues during the...

Seoul, South Korea – An upbeat and inspiring program, hosted by the International Association of First Ladies for Peace (IAFLP), brought...

Seoul, South Korea – Speakers from the Asia Pacific region and beyond gave their perspectives on the creation of an Asia Pacific Union...

Seoul, South Korea – World Summit 2025 opened at the Lotte World Hotel in Seoul on April 11, bringing together political and religious...

Ulsan, South Korea – The Ulsan regional chapter of UPF held a seminar for the appointment of new peace ambassadors on November 9, 2024,...

Danglin, South Korea – About 800 people attended an event hosted by UPF-Korea on the theme “Korean Reunification: Our Destiny,” on...

Changwon, South Korea – The 13th Gyeongnam Leaders Conference Forum and the opening of the 4th Peace Academy workshop, with a special...

Seoul, South Korea – As the climate crisis has become increasingly severe, national interest in a low-carbon society is rising. To...

Tsushima, Japan – From May 19 to 22, 2024, UPF-International conducted a field inspection tour to Tsushima Island, Iki Island, and...

Seoul, South Korea – Plans for building an undersea tunnel to connect the Japanese islands to the Korean Peninsula were presented during...

Gapyeong, South Korea – The role of religious leaders in advancing peace and unification was the focus of the International Leadership...

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

Washington, D.C., United States – North Korean President Kim Jong Un has signaled a radical departure from his government’s former...

UPF-Canada – There is very limited understanding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or North Korea, in the West. Therefore...

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