A March to Peace and Life with Kim Dae-jung
November 5(Tue.) – 6(Wed.), 2024
Hotel Hyundai by Lahan, Mokpo I Mokpo Culture and Arts Center
Invitation
In commemoration of the Centennial of Kim Dae-jung’s Birth, the Jeollanam-do province and the Kim Dae-jung Peace Center will host the “Centennial of Kim Dae-jung’s Birth, Peace Festival” under the theme, "A March to Peace and Life with Kim Dae-jung," featuring a series of academic and cultural events.
We are currently living in an urgent situation where the climate crisis, the new cold war crisis stemming from military security, economic, and advanced technology competition between the United States and China, and the crisis of cutting-edge technologies like AI dominating humanity are no longer distant or theoretical issues, but matters that have an absolute impact on our daily lives.
President Kim Dae-jung dedicated his life to the cause of peace on the Korean Peninsula and globally through his "Sunshine Policy" of reconciliation and cooperation. He also advocated for "Cosmo-democracy," emphasizing that the right to survival should be guaranteed for all living beings in nature. Additionally, he expressed concern that if science and technology are not shared peacefully, it could exacerbate poverty and inequality, leading humanity to become slaves to these very technologies.
We cordially invite you to the Centennial of Kim Dae-jung’s Birth, Peace Festival, where we will march together to peace and life with President Kim Dae-jung to overcome the complex crises we face today.
Sincerely
We are currently living in an urgent situation where the climate crisis, the new cold war crisis stemming from military security, economic, and advanced technology competition between the United States and China, and the crisis of cutting-edge technologies like AI dominating humanity are no longer distant or theoretical issues, but matters that have an absolute impact on our daily lives.
President Kim Dae-jung dedicated his life to the cause of peace on the Korean Peninsula and globally through his "Sunshine Policy" of reconciliation and cooperation. He also advocated for "Cosmo-democracy," emphasizing that the right to survival should be guaranteed for all living beings in nature. Additionally, he expressed concern that if science and technology are not shared peacefully, it could exacerbate poverty and inequality, leading humanity to become slaves to these very technologies.
We cordially invite you to the Centennial of Kim Dae-jung’s Birth, Peace Festival, where we will march together to peace and life with President Kim Dae-jung to overcome the complex crises we face today.
Sincerely
Program
November 5 (Tuesday), 2024
Opening Ceremony
(10:00 - 11:00)
Opening Remarks / Congratulatory Message / Welcome Remarks / Congratulatory Messages from World Leaders
Keynote Speech 1
(11:00 - 11:30)
“Navigating Confrontations Among the U.S., China, Russia: Exploring Pathways to Global Peace”
Speaker: Oliver Richmond (Professor, The University of Manchester)
Moderator: Paik Haksoon (President, Academy of Kim Dae-jung Studies)
Moderator: Paik Haksoon (President, Academy of Kim Dae-jung Studies)
Keynote Speech 2
(11:30 - 12:00)
“Reconciliation and Peace: The Legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Its Implications for Korea”
Speaker: Janet Jobson (CEO at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation)
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PM
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Special Speech 1
(13:30 - 14:30)
“Navigating Confrontations Among the U.S., China, Russia: Exploring Pathways to Global Peace”
Speaker: Oliver Richmond (Professor, The University of Manchester)
Moderator: Paik Haksoon (President, Academy of Kim Dae-jung Studies)
Moderator: Paik Haksoon (President, Academy of Kim Dae-jung Studies)
Special Speech 2
(14:50 - 16:20)
“The Peaceful Coexistence between Humanity and Nature”
Speaker: Kim Myung-ja (Chairperson, KAIST)
Moderator: Kwon oh-sung (Media Lead, Solutions for Our Climate)
Panel: Youn Se-jong (Activists, Plan 1.5)
Panel: Kim Bo-rim (Activists, Youth Climate Action)
Panel: Yoon Hyun-jung (Activists, Youth Climate Action)
Moderator: Kwon oh-sung (Media Lead, Solutions for Our Climate)
Panel: Youn Se-jong (Activists, Plan 1.5)
Panel: Kim Bo-rim (Activists, Youth Climate Action)
Panel: Yoon Hyun-jung (Activists, Youth Climate Action)
November 6 (Wednesday), 2024
Special Speech 3
(10:30 - 12:00)
“A New Balance of Work and Life in the A.I Era”
Speaker: Cha Sang Kyun (Professor, Seoul National University)
Moderator: Cho Sook-kyoung (Professor, Korea Institute of Energy Technology)
Moderator: Cho Sook-kyoung (Professor, Korea Institute of Energy Technology)
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PM
PM
Special Speech 4-1
(13:30 - 14:30)
"A Historic Bond: Kim Dae-jung and East Timo"
Speaker: Antonio de Sa Benevides Ambassador, Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Moderator: Paik Haksoon President, Academy of Kim Dae-jung Studies
Moderator: Paik Haksoon President, Academy of Kim Dae-jung Studies
Special Speech 4-2
(14:50 - 15:50)
"Kim Dae-jung: Thoughts on his legacy from a German perspective"
Speaker: Georg Schmidt Ambassador, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Moderator: Paik Haksoon President, Academy of Kim Dae-jung Studies
Moderator: Paik Haksoon President, Academy of Kim Dae-jung Studies
Speakers
Location
Address
91, Daebul-ro, Samho-eup, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do