Tuesday, April 19, 2022

[HWPL] 'Letter of Support for the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula' from 60 leaders of Eastern Europe

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[HWPL] 'Letter of Support for the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula' from 60 leaders of Eastern Europe


Parts of a letter in support of the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula, sent to HWPL, by former presidents and heads of state of Eastern Europe in May 2018


In May 2018, with a heightened sense of peace on the Korean Peninsular in view of the April 2018 inter-Korean summit on the 27th, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man-hee Lee) embarked on its 27th peace tour of five countries in Europe.

61 leaders and influential figures, including former presidents and prime ministers, who believe that peace on the Korean Peninsular can serve as a shortcut to world peace, wrote a letter in support of the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsular and delivered it to HWPL. These letters embody a desire for free movement and unification between the two Koreas, and their intention to participate in HWPL's peace activities.

A commemorative photo of participants, including former political leaders of Eastern European countries, taken following a high-level meeting in support of the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsular in Romania on May 19, 2018


These noteworthy letters were delivered following a high-level meeting, attended by the former political leaders of Eastern European countries, that was held in support of the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsular on May 19th 2018. This meeting was held in collaboration with HWPL and the Institute for Advanced Studies in Levant Culture and Civilization (ISACCL, Chairman Emil Constantinescu). At this meeting, the former President of Romania Emil Constantinescu wrote and delivered a 'letter of support for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula' to Chairman Lee.

Within the letter, former President Emil Constantinescu wrote, "I support the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula," and added, "I commend the two leaders for their determination in bringing the (April 2018 inter-Korean) summit to an end, laying the foundation for the cessation of war and achievement of peace on the Korean Peninsula."

He continued, “The sight of the leaders of the two countries holding hands and freely traveling across the demarcation line that separates the two countries moved the world.” ''In order to achieve this, the guns that are aimed at the chest of the people must be taken away, and the people of the South and the North must come and go freely.”

In addition, he said, “HWPL Chairman Man-hee Lee, as a veteran of the Korean War, has travelled the world 26 times and strives to achieve peace more than anyone else.” He said, ''his peace activities have given everyone hope that 'peace can be achieved'".

Former President Emil Constantinescu also said, "As a person who participates in and supports HWPL's peace activities to realize world peace, I believe that HWPL's peace activities are having a positive impact, directly or indirectly." He continued, "I look forward to the day when a new era of national reconciliation and peace and prosperity will bear fruit as a result of reunification of the Korean Peninsula, and it becomes a peaceful nation for the world."

Lastly, the former President said, "I hope that Chairman Lee's efforts for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula will yield successful results and become a model for world peace."


A photo of a piece of a performance puzzle that conveys the wish for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula, taken during a high-level meeting on May 19, 2018

The 3rd President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko expressed his sincere support for the reunification of the Korean Peninsula in the letter, and the 4th President of Albania Rexhep Meidani wrote that it was a "successful meeting and a very special exchange."

The 13th President of Bosnia and Herzegovina Haris Silajdžić, said, "I hope that HWPL's efforts for peace will be successful and set an example for the world.'' He expressed his gratitude in the letter, writing, "I thank Chairman Man-hee Lee for his peace efforts." Former East German Prime Minister Lothar de Maizière wrote, "Chairman Lee's peace activities have given everyone hope that 'peace can be achieved'”. Former East German head of government Hans Modrow said, “I hope that the new era will bear fruit as a result of the reunification of the Korean Peninsula.”

In addition to these letters of support for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula, participants in the event included the former Chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Belarus Stanislav Shushkevich; President of the Baltic-Black Sea Forum Gennady Bourbulis; German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) Martin Rabanus; former Minister of Trade and Tourism of the East German government Sybille Reider; Mayor of Targu Mures of Romania Dorin Florea; co-chairman of the German left-wing party 'Die Linke' of the German state of Hesse Ulrich Wilken; German lawyer Wolf Rider; Professor of International Law at the University of Cologne Stefan Hoff; Judge at the Constitutional Court of Romania Petre Lăzăroiu; Vice-President of Mayors for Peace (Norway) Thore Vestby; and German civil rights activist and author Friedrich Schorlemmer.

The letter-giving ceremony in support of the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsular was held not only in Romania, but in cities throughout HWPL's European tour. Prior to visiting Romania, at a high-level meeting with HWPL held in Oslo, Norway on the 16th of the same month, the former Prime Minister of Norway Kjell Magne Bondevik (70) said that he would offer his support and participation until North and South Korea sign a peace agreement and achieve unification.

On May 12, at the Pan-European Peace Forum held by HWPL in Frankfurt, Germany, the former local Councillor of the city of Frankfurt Manfred Florian Welker delivered a 'Letter of Support for the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula' to Chairman Lee.

In the letter, the former Councillor made reference to the situation on the Korean Peninsula, “Above all, given the current situation, it is not an exaggeration to say that the Korean Peninsula is in one of the most dangerous situations in the world. It is leading people to a life of fear.”

Mr. Welker, referring to HWPL's DPCW, said that "(DPCW) will be sufficient to solve these problems." He also wrote in the letter, “I strongly support the peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula because it acknowledges the absurdity of the existence of a country that remains divided as a result of outdated events that occurred during the Cold War of the 1960s.”

At a Peace Forum held in Germany and Ukraine, government officials, civil society and youth and others recalled their own experiences of war and division, and wrote the 'Letter of Support for the Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula' to HWPL. Letters were delivered to HWPL's visiting peace delegation, who were touring Europe.

A commemorative photo is taken of Shincheonji Chairman Man-hee Lee in front of the 'Declaration of Unification of Korea' monument


The spiritual leadership of Chairman Man-hee Lee is central to HWPL's peace movement for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Chairman Lee's will for peaceful reunification is fully contained within the 'Declaration of Unification of Korea', which was proclaimed at an event commemorating the 65th anniversary of Korean Independence in 2010. Chairman Lee, who read the proclamation before 33 national representatives, urged the leaders of North and South Korea to unify as soon as possible through dialogue, emphasizing the fact that this is the will of the people, and demanding that they achieve “unification.”

At the same time, Chairman Lee demanded free movement between the two Koreas and the guarantee of freedom of religion. He predicted that through this, peaceful reunification of the North and the South could be achieved, and that religious unification and world peace could be achieved.

Chairman Lee, a veteran of the Korean War, said, “True liberation is achieved only when the two Koreas are united.''

In line with the wishes of veterans and divided families who attended the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, the declaration was carved into the monument in the shape of the Korean peninsular and is exhibited at The Peace Institute in Gapyeong.

Peace!

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