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International Conference for Korea Peace
October 26, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Invitation
International Conference for Korea Peace
2018 was a year of peace breeze in the Korean peninsula. The inter-Korean summits were held and the following Panmunjeom Declaration in April and Pyongyang Declaration in September have impressed peace-loving global citizens.
The US and DPRK summit was also held in Singapore and it was promised that the two countries will establish new relations, peace regime in the Korean peninsula and complete denuclearization in the Korean peninsula through June 12 Joint Declaration in Singapore. The people in the Korean peninsula victimized by the war and national division have enthusiastically supported these joint declarations, and endeavored to achieve peace, prosperity and reunification of two Koreas.
However, after one year has passed, we observe today the US-DPRK talks are still in stalemate since there is no visible achievements after the summit. The confrontation and conflict of the two countries have repeated over time, the challenges of peace-threatening forces are still intact.
We have emphasized repeatedly that the basic problem threatening peace in the Korean peninsula lies in the US’ long-lasting hostile policies towards DPRK. The US must come back to the spirit of June 2018 Singapore summit and should release blockade and oppressive measures against N. Korea, making efforts to normalize relations. As the result of such processes, we ensure that the stable peace regime as well as denuclearization can be achieved.
Peace means a universal human right and the basic fundamentals of human life. The war and division of the Korean peninsula should be ended as soon as possible.
As we have reached significant agreements between two Koreas, US and North Korea, we see the aspiration of severing the tragedy of war and division is higher than ever. We would like to consolidate supports and solidarity from international communities not only from North, South and overseas Korean communities by holding “The International Conference for Korea Peace” at this critical turning-point of history finally putting end to the Korean war and division. We will deliver the collective opinions and demands gathered in the conference to the United Nations and the US government.
We appreciate your efforts to achieve world peace and cordially invite you to participate in our peace conference.
Changbok Lee,
Chairman of Civilian Peace Delegation to UN
Date and Time: Saturday, October 26th, 11: 30 am ~ 3:00 pm
(*Peace March – 3:30 pm ~ 5:00 pm)
Place: Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)
2nd Floor Conference Room
777 UN Plaza New York, NY10017
Invitees: South Korean and overseas delegation and overseas
Officers and members of overseas Korean
US peace organizations
ROK and DPRK ambassadors to UN
International NGO, peace activists, experts, etc.
Program
Registration (11:00 am ~ 11:30 am)
Part 1: Opening Ceremony (11:30 am ~ 12:30 pm)
Opening remarks (5 min, MC)
Introduction of participating organizations / attendants (10 min, MC)
Address of welcome (10 min, Officers of Korean American in NY)
Introduction of civilian peace delegation (10 min, one of the delegations)
Congratulatory remarks (10 min, from UN, South and North Korea)
Cultural events (15 min)
Break (with snack lunch) (12:30 pm ~ 1:00 pm)
Part 2: Conference (1:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm)
Keynote speech (25 min)
- Korean delegation head
Representative of international peace organizations
Video presentation (10min, S. Korean activities for peace and prosperity of Korean peninsula)
Main speeches (70 min: 10 to 15 minutes per person / 5 or 6 persons, International NGOs, peace activists, experts, etc.)
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Statement of our demand to UN and US regarding building peace regime in the Korean peninsula
Statements of the speakers from main participating countries (solidarity and supportive statements)
Joint statement or declaration (10min, through collaboration before the conference)
Closing
Part 3: Korea Peace March (3:30 pm ~ 5:00 pm)
Place: near UN Headquarters (Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, 245 E 47th St)
Events: Speeches from various fields, marches, performances, etc.
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