Participants expressed their hope for world peace and Korean unification by writing 'Peace Letters' to support the DPCW. They also filmed a video under the theme 'We Are One for Korea', sending a peace message to global citizens.
On 14 March 2016, HWPL proclaimed the DPCW, which was drafted with the participation of international law experts from 15 countries. This declaration, comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses, aims to restore the spirit that served as the basis for the establishment of the United Nations and to achieve sustainable peace by promoting the universal values of the global community. The DPCW embodies the principles and measures for preventing and resolving conflicts and sustaining a peaceful global society.
The commemorative event followed a well-organized program, beginning with an introduction about HWPL and the DPCW. Subsequently, participants recorded the 'Together Challenge' video to share a message of peace. They also wrote Peace Letters, expressing their hopes for the unification of the Korean Peninsula. The event concluded with the registration of 200 new members to HWPL.
After signing an MOU with the Islamic College of Thailand in 2022, HWPL has continued to engage in cultural exchange and volunteer activities, such as the Korean Teaching Class at the school. Last year, the organization provided peace education training for teachers and helped establish the school as the first in Thailand to introduce peace education across all classes.
Chollada Suawong, a teacher at the Islamic College of Thailand, said, 'We have carried out various HWPL activities at school, such as peace education, a peace walk, a peace drawing contest, and a Korean language exchange class. This was the first time we wrote peace messages for Korea's unification and supported the DPCW, making it a truly memorable experience.
"Young generations need to learn how to respect and love one another and how to build peace in society. HWPL's peace activities are always excellent for fostering these values.'
An official of HWPL mentioned that the support for Korean Peninsula unification at this commemorative event is especially significant, as Thailand has historically maintained a close relationship with Korea.
This includes its participation in the Korean War, during which Thailand sent approximately 12,000 soldiers as part of the Allied forces to help restore peace in Korea.
This coming May, the school is set to host the 12th anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Declaration and a Peace Walk event. These activities are expected to promote a culture of peace in Thailand.
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