'We stand for One Korea': Young people gather to envision unified Korea
Young people from South Korea, North Korean defectors, the Korean diaspora and overseas communities gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss peace and the future of the Korean Peninsula, leading up to the launch of an international youth alliance advocating for a unified Korea. The One Korea Youth Forum 2026 was held on U.N. International Youth Day, which falls on Aug. 12, under the theme…
On Aug. 12, young people from various backgrounds convened in Seoul to discuss the future of the Korean Peninsula and advocate for a unified Korea. The One Korea Youth Forum 2026, held on U.N. International Youth Day, aimed to foster peace, human rights, and social integration through the perspectives of young Koreans, defectors from North Korea, the Korean diaspora, and international youth.
The Global Peace Foundation Korea organized the forum, which included representatives from groups such as the Korean Dream Crew, Youth Association of the Korea CIS Diaspora Association, and Muipan Sapan. Sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the event focused on empowering young people to contribute to a peaceful and sustainable future for the Korean Peninsula.
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