On September 18, 2024, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) celebrated the 10th anniversary of its World Peace Summit. The event, held in Seoul, South Korea, and in 122 countries worldwide, brought together global leaders and citizens under the theme “Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration.” The summit aimed to review HWPL’s achievements over the past decade and set future strategies for promoting global harmony.
With over 30,000 participants gathered in South Korea alone, HWPL underscored its mission to strengthen regional networks and tailor peace strategies to address local threats. The organization, which has 500,000 members across 170 countries, has formed peace agreements with 1,014 organizations in 105 countries through MOAs and MOUs.
Chairman Lee Man-hee of HWPL emphasized the importance of religious unity in fostering peace, highlighting the devastation caused by religious division. He called on faith communities to lead dialogue and understanding efforts, stating, “We must work together to create a world of peace and leave it as a legacy for future generations. Only through love and peace can the world become one.”
As part of the event, HWPL announced partnerships with the Group of 7+ (G7+), an intergovernmental organization that supports conflict-affected countries, and the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino), which focuses on development and democratic integration across Latin America. These collaborations are expected to enhance global peace efforts.
Dr. Jose Honorio da Costa Pereira Jeronimo, Timor-Leste’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Culture, highlighted the role of peace education, stating it will help students become future global citizens and foster societal stability.
In South Korea, the peace summit saw the launch of “Together: Connecting Korea,” a national campaign aimed at promoting social harmony. Supported by 230 civil society organizations, the campaign seeks to bridge generational and cultural divides while also promoting environmental protection initiatives.