Korean Dream: A Vision for a Unified Korea by Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon, founder and chairman of the Global Peace Foundation

At a moment of rising tensions and shifting geopolitical realities on the Korean Peninsula, new conversations are emerging about Korea’s future. In a recent interview with Korean media, Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon, chairman of the Global Peace Foundation, shared a hopeful perspective on why this moment could open the door to renewed momentum toward a free and unified Korea shaped by the aspirations of the Korean people.

While North Korea’s recent declaration that the two Koreas are “hostile states” has intensified uncertainty, Dr. Moon sees the current situation as an opportunity for fresh thinking and bold leadership. He emphasizes that the Korean people can define their own future by advancing a compelling vision for unity that reflects their shared heritage, democratic values, and commitment to peace and prosperity.

At the heart of this vision is the Korean Dream, grounded in the historic Korean principle of Hongik Ingan, the call to live for the benefit of all humanity. Dr. Moon believes that rediscovering this spirit can inspire a new generation to see unification not as a burden but as a transformative opportunity that could unlock economic growth, strengthen freedom and human rights, and usher in a new era of flourishing for the Korean Peninsula.

Dr. Moon is the author of The Korean Dream, a book that presents the division of Korea in historical context and outlines a groundbreaking approach for reunification that transcends the Cold War division and places Korea’s destiny not in the hands of great powers but in the hands of the Korean people.

Read the full article, as published by UPI: “Korean Dream” author urges Korean citizens to reclaim a vision for a free and unified Korea amid heightened regional stakes.