GPY and Korean Dream Crew host “plogging” event along the Han River.

On April 10, 2026, youth from diverse Korean backgrounds gathered along Seoul’s Han River for a volunteer “plogging” activity co-hosted by Global Peace Youth (GPY) and the Korean Dream Crew. Participants, including South Korean youth, North Korean escapees, Koryo-jin, overseas Koreans, and international students, worked in teams to collect trash scattered after the rain, turning a simple environmental effort into a collaborative, high-energy experience. Through jogging, conversation, and shared service, the event created space for interaction among young people whose life paths are often shaped by division.

The activity combined environmental stewardship with intentional community-building. As participants moved across riverbanks, walkways, and green spaces, collecting plastic waste and other debris, they also formed connections and exchanged perspectives. The shared experience of wearing vests symbolizing a unified Korean Peninsula reinforced a sense of belonging and common identity, while the informal nature of plogging allowed relationships to develop naturally. For many, the event made the idea of unity more tangible through direct, personal engagement.

This initiative reflects the broader vision of the One Korea Global Campaign led by Global Peace Foundation, which advances peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula through values-based, people-centered action. By bringing together youth across divides in practical activities that build trust and shared purpose, programs like the Han River plogging help lay the social foundation for lasting peace. Efforts like this demonstrate how local, youth-led engagement contributes to a growing global movement to realize “One Korea” through collective action.

Read the full original article for more insights and participant perspectives as shared on The Korean Dream Times: GPY Korean Dream Plogging Event Successfully Held