Peace BAR Festival 2024
The Future of Humanity, The Future of Planet Earth : In Search of Our Common Hope
The United Nations International Day of Peace celebrates its 43rd anniversary In 1981, Kyung Hee proposed the establishment of the “UN International Day and Year of Peace” which was subsequently adopted and proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in the same year. Since then, Kyung Hee has commemorated this day annually.
This year, we are honored to announce the first laureate of the Miwon Peace Prize at the Peace BAR Festival, in celebration of the International Day of Peace. Numerous domestic and international organizations and individuals have participated in the nomination and selection process, and Kyung Hee University System will confirm and announce the award laureate on this significant day.
Humanity is currently navigating an unprecedented era of transformation. As our civilization advances, the challenges facing our global society grow ever more complex. In this time of intersecting crises and opportunities, we are in search of our common hope
We invite you, global citizens, to join us in this historic moment of charting a new path toward peace and writing the future of history.
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About the Miwon Peace Prize
Program of Peace BAR Festival 2024
Brochure DownloadThe Future of Humanity, The Future of Planet Earth : In Search of Our Common Hope
Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
| Host | Kyung Hee University System |
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| Organizer | Miwon Peace Institute, Kyung Hee University Institute of Global Academy for Future Civilizations, Kyung Hee Cyber University Institute of Global Academy for Future Civilizations, Kyung Hee University Medical Center Institute of Medical Science Civilization |
Commemoration for the International Day of Peace
Friday, September 20, 2024
10:00-11:20 (Korean Standard Time)
Through “Democratization of School,” “Democratization of Thought,” and “Democratization of Living.” Kyung Hee seeks to create a humane world, a “Civilized World”, a society where humanity can live with dignity and unlock its vast potential. This founding principle embodies Kyung Hee’s commitment to advancing the future of individual and human civilization by embracing a cosmic, global, and human vision and practicing. Since its establishment in 1949, Kyung Hee University System has upheld its tradition of “Scholarship and Peace” faithfully adhering to its founding principle and spirit. Kyung Hee University System has also led the way in ensuring sound management and administration across its affiliated institutions, including Kyung Hee University, Kyung Hee University Healthcare System(Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong), Kyung Hee Cyber University, Kyung Hee High School, Kyung Hee Girls’ High School, Kyung Hee Middle School, Kyung Hee Girls’ Middle School, Kyung Hee Elementary School and Kyung Hee Kindergarten.
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Opening Announcement
- Hyun Kim : Secretary General of the Kyung Hee University System
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Progress Report
- Won-soo Kim : Permanent Advisor of the Miwon Peace Institute at Kyung Hee University System and Rector of the Global Academy for Future Civilizations, Kyung Hee University
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Introduction of the Miwon Peace Prize
- “Towards Lux Humanitas” (commemorative video)
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Announcement of the Laureate (Organization)
- Irina Bokova : Chair of the Miwon Peace Prize Selection Committee(video message)
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Introduction of the Laureate (Organization)
- Won-soo Kim : Permanent Advisor of the Miwon Peace Institute at Kyung Hee University System and Rector of the Global Academy for Future Civilizations, Kyung Hee University
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Presentation of a Plaque of Appreciation
- Kyung Hee International Foundation and
Miwon Peace Prize Sponsorship Foundation
- Kyung Hee International Foundation and
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Commemorative Address
- Inwon Choue Chancellor of the Kyung Hee University System
“Facing Transformative Challenges: Thoughts on the Holistic Understanding of Our times”
- Inwon Choue Chancellor of the Kyung Hee University System
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Commemorative Music Performance
- Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47 (4th movement) by Robert Schumann
Art song 〈I Believe〉 (written and composed by Eric Levi)
- Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 47 (4th movement) by Robert Schumann
Colloquium: "The Path to Global Citizenship"
September 20 (Friday) 14:00~16:00
In response to the existential crises facing our global community, a new transformative plan is urgently needed. While the global society has long pursued peace alongside material and economic prosperity, the pressing challenge of our time demands a new course of action. What should global citizens think and do to create a harmonious and peaceful world where all beings on Earth can live in harmony and peace? This colloquium seeks answers through future visions and practical plans aimed at creating a better tomorrow.
Topic
- The Revolution of Hope for the Future that Awaits the Next Generations
- The Revolution of Hope for the Future that Awaits the Next Generations
Moderator
- Seryeon Song, Professor of Kyung Hee University Law School
Panelists
- Ye-jin Kim: Student of Department of International Studies, Kyung Hee University
- Woo-jin Lee: Student of Department of Political Science and international relations, Kyung Hee University
- Jung-mo Lee: Former Director of the National Gwacheon Science Museum
- Woo-Kyun Lee: Co-Chair, Sustainable Development Solutions Network Korea
Miwon Peace Prize Selection Committee
- Irina Bokova
- Naomi Oreskes
- G. John Ikenberry
- Avi Loeb
- Yong Shin Park
- Yong-Hak Kim
- Francis Jae-ryong Song
Irina Bokova
Chair of the Miwon Peace Prize Selection Committee, Former Director-General of UNESCO (2009–2017)
Naomi Oreskes
Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University
G. John Ikenberry
Albert G. Milbank Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University
Avi Loeb
Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science, Department of Astronomy at Harvard University
Yong Shin Park
Kohwang Fellow Emeritus, Kyung Hee University System
Yong-Hak Kim
Chairman of the Board of Directors of SK Telecom, Former President of Yonsei University
Francis Jae-ryong Song
Professor by Special Appointment of Sociology, Kyung Hee University, Former Dean of Graduate School, Kyung Hee University
Direction
Peace Hall, Kyung Hee University
- 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
- +82-2-961-0995~6
Peace BAR Festival
Peace BAR Festival celebrates humanity's efforts towards overcoming conflict and confrontations to work towards peace and mutual prosperity. This festival began in 2004 with the groundbreaking ceremony for the UN Peace Park and Global NGO Complex, which was an extension of the 1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs co-hosted by Kyung Hee University, UN NGO/DPI, and CoNGO.
BAR is an acronym for the 60-year tradition of pursuing a 21st century society that is "spiritually Beautiful, materially Affluent, humanly Rewarding."
The Peace BAR Festival seeks to create a global community founded on the common values of peace and mutual prosperity by bringing together academia, the UN, NGOs, business partnerships, and the public in various programs such as academic conferences, art and culture festivals, social service projects, and youth forums.
In 2009, which marked the University's 60th anniversary, Kyung Hee celebrated the UN International Day of Peace by holding the Kyung Hee Peace Workshop. This event was organized by the Kyung Hee University Global Academy for Future Civilizations
History of Peace BAR Festival
1982
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1990
- 1982Crisis and Peace in Contemporary World
- 1983World Peace: Is It Possible?
- 1984World Peace Through the UN
- 1985UN: The Past, Present and Future
- 1986Search for Causes of International Conflicts and Ways to Their Solutions
- 1987The Changing International Environment and Korean Peninsula in the Late 1980s
- 1988The North-East Asian Era and the Roles of Korea, China and Japan in the 21st Century
- 1989Peace Beyond the East-West Conflict: Northeast Asian Security and World Peace in the 1990s
- 1990The Search for a New World Peace Order with Reference to the Changes in the East-West Relations
1991
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2000
- 1991New World Order: The Post-Ideological World in the 21st Century
- 1992Democracy and New International Order in the 21st Century
- 1993Peace in the Northeast Asia: Toward Greater Regional Cooperation
- 1994Restoration of Morality and Humanity
- 1995Tolerance, Restoration of Morality, and Humanity
- 1996Peace Strategies for Global Community and the Role of the UN in the 21st Century
- 1997Visions and Realities in the 21st Century: The Role of East Asia
- 1998Global Visions Toward the Next Millennium: Modern Civilization and Beyond
- 1999Will World Peace Be Achievable in the 21st Century?
- 2000Global Governance in the 21st Century
2001
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2010
- 2001Toward a Global Common Society Through Dialogue Among Civilizations
- 2002A Global Common Society Through Pax UN
- 2003Building a Global Common Society Through Neo-Renaissance
- 2004Urgent Tasks for Peace: Overcoming Terrorism
- 2005After Ideology: The 21st Century Talks
- 2006Reinventing Universality for the 21st Century: Beyond Freedom and Equality
- 2007Transformative Challenges: In Search of New Humanity and Community
- 2008Future Civilization, Future University: A New Horizon for Knowledge and Praxis
- 2009「Kyung Hee Peace Workshop」
- 2010The Body and Civilization: A New Horizon
2011
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2020
- 2011The Body and Catastrophe: Towards a New Utopia
- 2012Humanity, Politics and Civilizations
- 2013Civilizations and Higher Education: In Search of Great Learning
- 2014Cosmic Humanity and Public Practice
- 2015On the possibility of Common Values for Humanity
- 2016Transformative Challenge: The Worlds of Human Mind and Planetary Engagement
- 2017Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
- 2018Korean Peninsula in the age of Transformative Civilization: Values and Philosophy
- 2019Do Future Generations have the Future?
- 2020The Era of Urgency, a New Horizon for Political Norms
History of Peace BAR Festival
2021
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- 2021No Time to Lose: A Quest for Immediate Action for Planetary Crisis
- 2022Peace or Collapse: In Search of New Horizons for Geopolitics
- 2023Peace or Collapse: Planetary Society at an Inflection Point
- 2024The Future of Humanity, The Future of Planet Earth
: In Search of a Path to Hope
