2025 International Forum on One Korea: Day 2

Global Peace Foundation

August 15, 2025

On August 15, the second day of the forum focused on strengthening international cooperation and regional solidarity in support of the Korean people’s pursuit of peaceful unification. Discussions underscored the importance of placing human rights and citizen-led engagement at the heart of unification strategies, while also recognizing the strategic roles of key stakeholders across Northeast Asia, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States.

Key sessions included:

The Role of Northeast Asia and the United States in Supporting a Free and Unified Korea
Regional Solidarity for Korean Unification: Mobilizing the Indo-Pacific for Peace
Stories Beyond Borders: A Conversation with North Korean Escapees

Day two of the Forum emphasized the importance of international solidarity and human dignity as foundational pillars for a unified Korea. Through policy dialogue, regional partnerships, and powerful storytelling, participants reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful unification as a critical step toward lasting peace and shared prosperity in Northeast Asia and beyond.

The International Forum on One Korea 2025 brought together global leaders, policymakers, civil society advocates, youth, and diaspora communities to advance a vision for a free and unified Korea—one rooted in the shared identity, values, and aspirations of the Korean people in commemoration of the 80th National Liberation Day of Korea.

Five panelists sit at a table during the "Role of Northeast Asia and USA in Supporting a Free and Unified Korea" roundtable session on Day 2 of the International Forum on One Korea 2025.

David Maxwell

Col. (Ret.) David Maxwell, Senior Fellow, Global Peace Foundation; Vice President, Center for Asia Pacific Strategy

Three men in suits sit at a conference table, one speaking into a microphone, with banners and nameplates visible in the background at the 2025 International Forum on One Korea.

Enkhsaikhan Jargalsaikhan

Ambassador Enkhsaikhan Jargalsaikhan, Chairman, Blue Banner, Mongolia; Former Permanent Ambassador of Mongolia to the United Nations

On Day 2 of the International Forum, three panelists sit at a conference table with microphones, speaking and taking notes. A banner behind them highlights support for a free and unified Korea under the One Korea 2025 initiative.

Amarjargal Rinchinnyam

H.E. Dr. Amarjargal Rinchinnyam, Former Prime Minister of Mongolia; Current Ambassador-at-Large for Green Transition

Three panelists sit at a table with microphones during the 2025 One Korea International Forum, with a large banner and a projected image of a woman in the background. Audience members are visible in the foreground.

Danning Wang

Dr. Danning Wang, Founder and Chairwoman, Belt and Road Culture Exchange Foundation for Women; Senior Fellow, Charhar Institute

Two women sit at a conference table during the International Forum. One woman speaks into a microphone, while the other listens. Nameplates, glasses of water, and microphones are visible on the table at the One Korea 2025 event.

Suzanne Scholte

Dr. Suzanne Scholte, Chair, North Korea Freedom Coalition; President, Free North Korea Radio and Defense Forum Foundation

Four men in suits sit at a panel table with microphones during the One Korea 2025 International Forum. A blue banner with bilingual text is displayed in the background.

Komei Isozaki

Mr. Komei Isozaki, Japan Chair Fellow, Hudson Institute

Five people in formal attire sit at a conference table, engaged in discussion. A banner reading "One Korea 2025 International Forum" is visible in the background, indicating the event is on Day 2.

Kyung-young Chung

Dr. Kyung-young Chung, Adjunct Professor at Graduate School of International Studies, Hanyang University

At an indoor event, a woman signs a large white board alongside others at the 2025 International Forum for One Korea, with several signatures already visible on the board.

Signing ceremony

Signing ceremony involving Global Peace Leadership Corps, Global Peace Women Korea, regional delegates, and the Indo-Pacific Peace Forum in support of One Korea at the International Forum on One Korea

A group of people in formal attire smile and wave while standing in front of colorful posters at the One Korea 2025 International Forum event.

Delegates in signing ceremony

A woman speaks into a microphone at a conference table during the 2025 One Korea International Forum, with another woman seated beside her and a presentation screen in the background.

Soon-jeong Kim

Ms. Soon-jeong Kim, President, Global Peace Women Korea

A panel of speakers sits at a conference table during the 2025 International Forum on "Regional Solidarity for Korean Unification" at Lotte Hotel Seoul, with a large One Korea event banner in the background.

In-gill Ra

Mr. In-gill Ra, Regional Representative for Asia-Pacific, Global Peace Foundation

Two men in suits sit at a conference table with microphones; one smiles and speaks into a mic, while a colorful One Korea 2025 International Forum Day 2 event banner is visible in the background.

Abdulgani M. Macatoman

Hon. Abdulgani M. Macatoman, Former Undersecretary & Officer-In-Charge Chairman, Commission On Filipinos Overseas, Office Of The President Of The Philippines