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 Global Peace Academy in Korea :)
Global Peace Academy Marks Memorial Month with Life-Sharing Event in Korea
On June 20, 2026, the Global Peace Academy for Ending War and Sharing Life was held in Damyang, South Jeolla Province, to commemorate Korea’s Memorial Month. Organized by HWPL Global Branch 02, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Peace Action Committee, and civic groups, the event drew over 600 participants, including diplomats, local leaders, and citizens.
The program honored nations that supported South Korea during the Korean War, with special recognition given to Ethiopia—the only African country to send ground troops. A symbolic gesture of gratitude was made as 122 blood donation certificates were presented to Ethiopia’s ambassador, representing the sacrifices of Ethiopian soldiers from the Kagnew Battalion.
Highlights included:
Peace Letter Reading: A child representative read a letter expressing hopes for a peaceful future, resonating strongly with attendees.
Cultural Performances: Artistic presentations emphasized the value of peace and remembrance of fallen soldiers.
Life-Sharing Campaign: Blood donations symbolized respect and gratitude toward war veterans.
HWPL leaders emphasized that the spirit of sacrifice by veterans forms the foundation of today’s peace, while the event itself was part of the broader “Together Project” campaign, aimed at fostering unity across generations, cultures, and communities in Korea.
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