From Korean War Veteran to Global Peace Messenger: The Roots of HWPL and the DPCW

Can a message of peace born from the ashes of war inspire millions of people worldwide?

In a featured commentary by Dong-Dam Joo, Chairman of the Korea Press Associations, the powerful history and founding vision of HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) are detailed as a lasting legacy for future generations. Led by Chairman Man-Hee Lee, HWPL continues to bridge boundaries of race, religion, and nationality to achieve the permanent cessation of war.

Born Under a Star, Tested by Conflict

The narrative traces Chairman Lee's life from his birth in rural South Korea in 1931 to his service as a frontline combat soldier during the Korean War (1950–1953). Having witnessed the devastation of brother fighting brother and the loss of countless comrades, he dedicated his life to ensuring no future generation would experience the tragedies of war.

Key milestones of the HWPL peace movement include:

• May 25, 2013: Proclamation of the Declaration of World Peace at the Peace Plaza in Seoul Olympic Park, attended by 30,000 global youth.

• Two Wings of Peace: The establishment and network expansion of the IWPG (International Women's Peace Group) and IPYG (International Peace Youth Group).

• 32 Global Peace Tours: Traveling around the globe to meet heads of state, chief justices, religious leaders, and university presidents to foster interfaith unity and legislative peace framework.

The Tree of Life: Rooting Peace Through Legal and Civic Action

The commentary illustrates HWPL as a "Tree of Life" whose seeds of peace have grown into institutionalized results across continents:

1. The DPCW (Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War): Proposing the 10 articles and 38 clauses of the DPCW to be drafted into binding international law prohibiting war and conflict.

2. Interfaith Alliance Coalitions: Bringing religious leaders together to compare scriptures and foster harmony based on shared universal values.

3. Grassroots Civil Engagement: Empowering citizens, journalists, and youth to become peace messengers within their local communities.

Preserving Our Planet as a Legacy of Peace

The article concludes with a powerful reminder that our Earth is a shared home meant to be protected and cherished, not destroyed by conflict or weapons:

"The Creator gave this beautiful Earth to humanity as an inheritance. We must bloom flowers of peace and laughter alongside all creation, keeping this world as an everlasting paradise for generations to come."

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