Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta wins 2026 Internet Peace Prize
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, received this year’s Internet Peace Prize at the National Assembly on Friday. The Sunfull Foundation, chaired by Chung-Ang University professor and anti-cyberbullying activist Min Byoung-chul, jointly hosted the event with the Assembly’s Sunfull Committee at Sarangjae, a hanok-style event space on the grounds of the National…
Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos-Horta, a recipient of the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize, was honored with the 2026 Internet Peace Prize on Friday at the National Assembly. The prestigious award was jointly presented by the Sunfull Foundation, led by anti-cyberbullying advocate Min Byoung-chul, and the Assembly's Sunfull Committee at the Sarangjae hanok-style event space on the National Assembly grounds.
Lawmakers, foreign ambassadors, and Sunfull's recent AI deepfakes campaign participants were present. Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee Chairman Song Seok-jun expressed hope that the event would strengthen the bonds between Korea and Timor-Leste and encourage more international collaboration to foster a peaceful digital environment.
The Internet Peace Prize recognizes individuals or organizations that work to combat harmful online speech, while promoting human rights and global peace.
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