'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…
The Korea Times reported on the One Korea Youth Forum 2026, which took place in Seoul on U.N. International Youth Day. The forum, hosted by the Global Peace Foundation Korea and organized with various youth groups, aimed to bring together young people from South Korea, North Korean defectors, the Korean diaspora, and overseas communities to discuss peace and the future of the Korean Peninsula.
The event, sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, focused on how young people could contribute to building a peaceful and sustainable future on the peninsula. Participants shared their views on peace, human rights, and social integration, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among the diverse youth groups present.
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