The International Forum on One Korea 2026 brought together leaders, policymakers, experts, civil society representatives, and international partners in Seoul to build consensus for a free and unified Korea.
The forum opened with remarks and special addresses that framed Korean unification as a defining challenge for this generation, one connected to security, human rights, civic leadership, and Korea’s founding ideal of Hongik Ingan. The opening plenary also featured a keynote address by Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon, chairman of the Global Peace Foundation, who called on Koreans to take ownership of the Korean Dream and prepare for a future beyond division.
Session 2 moved the conversation from vision to strategy, with presentations on transforming ROK–U.S. security and diplomacy, addressing the risks of the two-state theory, and strengthening information access for the people of North Korea. Speakers emphasized the need for practical policy, public consensus, and civil society action to advance the goal of a free and unified Korean Peninsula.
The forum concluded with a roundtable on ROK–U.S.–Japan trilateral cooperation for a free and unified Korea, highlighting the regional and international significance of Korean unification. Across all three sessions, participants reflected on the urgent need to move beyond managing division and work together toward a future that can advance peace, freedom, and shared prosperity not only on the Korean Peninsula, but across Northeast Asia and the wider international community.
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Participants
Standing together in support of a free and unified Korea
Green Room
Distinguished guests and speakers meeting with Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon and Dr. Junsook Moon
Performance
Bringing a meaningful cultural and artistic dimension to the forum
Mr. James P. Flynn
International president of the Global Peace Foundation
Hon. Seung-joo Baek
Former member, 20th National Assembly of the Republic of Korea; senior advisor, Action for Korea United
Session 1 Audience
Hon. Jin-pyo Kim
Former speaker, 21st National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
Hon. Seok-jun Song
Chairman, Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, 22nd National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
Amb. Robert Joseph
Senior scholar, National Institute for Public Policy; former U.S. Under Secretary of State
Session 1 Audience
Hon. Yong-ho Thae
Former secretary, Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, 21st National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
Mr. Jong-chun Park
Secretary-general of the Action for Korea United
Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon
Dr. Moon delivers the keynote address, calling on Koreans to take ownership of the Korean Dream and prepare for a future beyond division
Session 1 Audience
Ji Won Cha
Director of publications, Dong A Ilbo
Book Launch
Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon and Dr. Junsook Moon receive a copy of Korean Dream: A Bold Journey from Ji Won Cha
Soprano Cheong-ha Lim
Giving a celebratory song performance
Session 1 Group Photo
Group photo of the opening ceremony and plenary speakers with honorary participants
Col. (Ret.) David Maxwell
Vice president, Center for Asia Pacific Strategy, delivers a presentation
Rev. Kenneth Bae
Presenting on the Korea Link Strategy
Session 2 Audience
Dr. Chun-sig Kim
Former president of the Korea Institute for National Unification
Mr. Baek-san Kim
Leading the panel discussion
Roundtable discussion
Col. (Ret.) David Maxwell
Participating in the roundtable discussion
Amb. Robert Joseph
Participating in the roundtable discussion
Dr. Dong-soon Park
Chair of the Department of Security Policy Studies at the Graduate School of National Defense Science, Hansung University
Rountable Participants
Mr. James P. Flynn
Moderating the roundtable discussion
