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[HWPL] HWPL's 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace in Incheon!

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace in Incheon :)

HWPL Global 9th Branch Held the 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace in Incheon

“Peace Born from Sacrifice, Toward a Universal Value Transcending Time”

On May 25, 2024, HWPL Global 9th Branch held the 11th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace with the theme “Peace Born from Sacrifice, Toward a Universal Value Transcending Time,” at Wolmido in Incheon. This event was sponsored by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and co-hosted by HWPL Global 9th Branch and the Korea War Allied Nations Friendship Association. About 300 citizens of Incheon, including members of the Korean War veterans group, attended the event.

The Korean War was a tragic conflict that broke out in the mid-20th century, bringing the horrors of war to the Korean Peninsula and the international community. This war resulted in millions of casualties, leaving a divided nation and a wounded people.

HWPL Global 9th Branch stated that they planned this event to commemorate the sacrifices of veterans who fought for peace on the Korean Peninsula without regard for their own lives and to remind us of the value of peace that we, as their descendants, must pursue today.

Yoo Byung Chu, President of the Korea War Allied Nations Friendship Association, shared his experiences as a student soldier in the Korean War and said, “Beyond remembering history, I believe it is now time to leave the value of peace to our descendants by achieving a peaceful Korean Peninsula. I hope that, together with peace organizations like HWPL, the global community can unite to lay the foundation for a peaceful world.”

Monk Daeun of Yongcheonsa Temple, an invited speaker, stated, “I believe that religious leaders have a duty to guide civil society toward peace and harmony rather than conflict and strife. I hope today’s event will foster more active communication between different religions and expand HWPL’s and civil society’s peace activities across the Korean Peninsula.”

Dong-Mun Shin, honorary president of HWPL Global 9th Branch, explained the purpose of HWPL’s establishment and stated, “Members of HWPL Global 9th Branch will continue to move forward without interruption, and I will lead efforts to spread awareness of the spirit of sacrifice demonstrated by countless young men and student soldiers during the Korean War, beyond Incheon and throughout the Korean Peninsula.”

On this day, HWPL Global 9th Branch also presented letters of appreciation to war veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice to leave peace as a legacy for future generations.

One member of IPYG who attended the event shared their thoughts, saying, “Remembering the history of the war and learning its lessons is essential to prevent future conflicts and build a peaceful world. I am grateful for the peace achieved through sacrifice and will continue to engage in peace activities to expand peace as a universal value.”

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