History of
Peaceful Unification
The Korean people's peace journey from 5000 years of tradition to future unification
Origins of the Korean People
Gojoseon founded by Dangun, establishing the foundation of peace and prosperity with the ideal of Hongik Ingan (benefiting humanity)
Cultural Fusion of Three Kingdoms
Completion of Korean cultural foundation through Goguryeo's spirit, Baekje's culture, and Silla's unification
Joseon Dynasty & Peace Diplomacy
500-year Joseon Dynasty, golden age of peace-based diplomacy and cultural development
Resistance & Liberation Will
Unbroken will for liberation and independence struggle despite 35 years of trials
Pain of Division & Yearning for Peace
Tragedy of Korean division and wounds of war, deepening the earnest desire for peace
First Steps of Reconciliation & Cooperation
Beginning of dialogue through July 4th Joint Communique, agreement on peaceful unification principles
Historic Meeting & Reconciliation
Kim Dae-jung and Kim Jong-il Summit opening new chapter in Korean Peninsula peace process
Completion of Korean Peninsula Peace Unification
North and South united as one, leaping forward as Northeast Asia's peace center, unified Korea contributing to world peace
Peaceful Unification Principles
Core values and principles for sustainable and inclusive unification
National Self-Determination
Independent unification achieved by the Korean people's own will
Mutual Respect & Understanding
Inclusive approach recognizing and respecting different systems and ideologies
Northeast Asian Peace Building
Korean Peninsula peace spreading to stability and prosperity of entire Northeast Asia
Sustainable Development
Pursuing economic development and social progress while protecting the environment
Global Effects of Unification
Economic Effects
North Korea's abundant resources combined with South Korea's technology creating new economic growth drivers
30% GDP Increase Expected
Accelerated Northeast Asian Economic Integration
Social Effects
Restoration of ethnic homogeneity and social integration through family reunions
10M Families Reunited
Integration Model
Security Effects
Building Northeast Asian peace regime and resolving military tensions
50% Budget Reduction
Nuclear-Free World
Cultural Effects
Complete restoration of 5000-year traditional culture and global spread
200% Content Increase
East-West Hub
Future Vision of Peaceful Unification
A new chapter of world peace beginning from the Korean Peninsula, an era of common human prosperity