From the 2016 Women Peace Walk 여성평화걷기:
Watch a beautiful video of the peace music and dance performance and flash mob which closed the 2016 Women Peace Walk at the DMZ in Korea on May 27. Includes English introduction and titles.
Once again thank you to all the organizations and individuals who organized this moving event!

Women Peace Walk 여성평화걷기
June 22 at 1:16am

2016 여성평화걷기 평화의 어울림 플래시몹 영상입니다.
2016 Women Peace Walk -
One Billion Rising for Women Peace in Korea.
https://youtu.be/aAW-ILhhAV4

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Strengthening the Solidarity and Effort of Women in the Peace Building Process on the Korean Peninsula: WOMENCROSS DMZ
Workshop organised by World YWCA and the National YWCA of Korea at the 66th UN DPI/NGO Conference in Gyeongju, Korea.
Speakers include Ann Wright (Retired US Army Colonel and former US Diplomat / Steering Committee Member of Women Cross DMZ), Yeji Lee (17 year old representative of Anyang-Y-Teen of Korea), Hyung Won Koh (Director of United Korea).
‪#‎UNNGO2016‬ ‪#‎WomenCrossDMZ‬ ‪#‎WomenPeaceWalk‬ ‪#‎YWCA‬ ‪#‎womenpeacesecurity‬

Women Cross DMZ's photo.
Women Cross DMZ's photo.
Women Cross DMZ's photo.
Women Cross DMZ's photo.

The 2016 Women's Peace Walk took place today at Imjingak, with 1000 women, men and children walking 6km through the eco-trail in the DMZ to call for peace and unity for the Korean Peninsula. More photos coming soon!

Women Peace Walk 여성평화걷기's photo.
Women Peace Walk 여성평화걷기's photo.
Women Peace Walk 여성평화걷기's photo.
Women Peace Walk 여성평화걷기 added 3 new photos.
May 27

<2016 여성평화걷기> 개회식으로 힘차게 시작하고 있습니다.
방송인 최광기님이 사회를 맡아이번 여성평화걷기 공동대표를 맡고 계신 김성은 평화를만드는여성회 이사장님, 박남식 전 경기여성네워크 대표님께서 환영사를 해주셨습니다. 이번 행사를 위해 지원을 해주신 경기도 의원님들더 나오셔서 축사를 해주셨습니다.

임진각 평화누리 공원에 모인 사람들이 보이시죠!?
이제 출발합니다.

In the lead up to the Women's Peace Walk on May 28, a Women's Peace Symposium was held in Seoul on May 24, with panellists discussing issues including UNSCR1325, leadership in reconciliation and peace processes, camouflaged militarism in society, efforts for a nuclear-free world, the SDGs, and participation of women in peace processes. Photos from Ann Wright

Women Cross DMZ's photo.
Women Cross DMZ's photo.

A reflection on why we crossed the DMZ last year, and why women must continue the long walk for peace in Korea.

A Year Ago, I Crossed the DMZ in Korea. Here's Why. - FPIF
Until women get a place in the peace process, we'll take our calls for an end to the Korean War to public streets all over the globe — and even across the DMZ.
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On May 28, join thousands of South Korean women and men walk along the southern border of the DMZ calling for a peace treaty and women's leadership in peace building. http://www.wpwalk.kr

One year ago today, 30 women peacemakers made the sojourn across the DMZ from North to South Korea. We called for a peace treaty to end the 63-year old Korean War, reunification of families who have been kept apart for three generations, and women's leadership in the peace building process. Here's some never-before seen photographs taken by the award-winning filmmaker, Gay Dillingham, who was among the all-women delegation.

Women Cross DMZ shared their post.
May 9

The Women's walk for peace in Korea continues on May 28! Thirty major peace and reunification orgs are organizing the walk along southern border of the DMZ! More info forthcoming.

Women Cross DMZ
May 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2016
Women’s Walk for Peace in Korea Continues

In three weeks, the women’s walk for peace will continue along the southern border ...of the De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea. Organized by 30 major South Korean civil society organizations, it is a call for a peaceful resolution to the unresolved Korean War.

Read the full press release here:
https://www.womencrossdmz.org/…/Final-May-8-2016-Press-Rele…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2016
Women’s Walk for Peace in Korea Continues

In three weeks, the women’s walk for peace will continue along the southern border of the De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea. Organized by 30 major South Korean civil society organizations, it is a call for a peaceful resolution to the unresolved Korean War.

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Read the full press release here:
https://www.womencrossdmz.org/…/Final-May-8-2016-Press-Rele…

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A Women's Peace Walk will be held in Korea on May 28, 2016 to mark the occasion of the International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament. Full details can be seen in Korean language below, through the Facebook page Women Peace Walk 여성평화걷기 or via the website here: http://www.wpwalk.kr/

“전쟁 없는 한반도! 생명 평화 상생의 한반도를 기원하는 평화걷기”
평화와 군축을 위한 세계여성의날을 맞이하여 2016 여성평화걷기가 열립니다. 관심있는 분들의 참여를 부탁드립니다^^
일시: 2016년 5월28일(토) 오전9시~12시30분...
장소: 임진각 평화누리 공원
걷기코스: 생태탐방로와 평화누리길 일부구간 6KM. 1시간30분 소요
참가신청: https://goo.gl/Nq0Mxc (참가비 무료)
문의: womenpeacewalk@gmail.com
신청마감: 2016년 5월20일(금) 오후12:00
※ 민간인 출입통제구역 통과 위해 사전 신청 필수
웹사이트도 방문해 주세요~ www.wpwalk.kr

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Women Peace Walk 여성평화걷기
May 5

“전쟁 없는 한반도! 생명 평화 상생의 한반도를 기원하는 평화걷기”

평화와 군축을 위한 세계여성의날을 맞이하여 2016 여성평화걷기가 열립니다. 관심있는 분들의 참여를 부탁드립니다^^

일시: 2016년 5월28일(토) 오전9시~12시30분...
장소: 임진각 평화누리 공원
걷기코스: 생태탐방로와 평화누리길 일부구간 6KM. 1시간30분 소요
참가신청: https://goo.gl/Nq0Mxc (참가비 무료)
문의: 031-907-1003 (jhjelly@naver.com)
신청마감: 2016년 5월20일(금) 오후12:00
※ 민간인 출입통제구역 통과 위해 사전 신청 필수

웹사이트도 방문해 주세요~ www.wpwalk.kr

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Photos from the Forum on Women’s Leadership in Korea Peace Process, March 17, 2016.

Women Cross DMZ's photo.
Women Cross DMZ's photo.
Women Cross DMZ's photo.

Last night's fundraising event in New York was a reunion of sorts for many of the delegates of last year's walk, as well as many of our partners and supporters. Thank you to all who continue to walk with us in spirit!
Special thanks to Jacqueline Burgoyne of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace for the photo.

Women Cross DMZ's photo.

Thank you to all who joined us at the Women Cross DMZ fundraising event in New York last night!
We hope to see many of you at our event tomorrow: details below.

Women’s Leadership in Korea Peace Process
Thursday March 17, 2016, 10:30 am-12 pm...
Church Center for the United Nations, 8th Floor Boss Room
777 UN Plaza, New York City at 44th St and 1st Ave

Women peacemakers from South Korea, Japan and United States will share how women are actively working across national boundaries for peace and the reunification of Korea.

Speakers:
Gwyn Kirk, Women for Genuine Security (WGS)
Gloria Steinem, Author and Activist
Jeong-ae Ahn-Kim, Women Making Peace ( 평화를만드는여성회 )
Kozue Akibayashi, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Ann Wright, former U.S. Army Colonel, Veterans for Peace

On May 24, 2015 thirty women peacemakers from around the world crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) from North to South Korea calling for the end of Korean War that has divided three generations of Korean families. They walked with 10,000 Korean women on both sides of the DMZ and held peace symposia in Pyongyang and Seoul.

Come learn about this historic women’s peace crossing and the continuing work of Women Cross DMZ and its allies in charting a path for peace on the Korean peninsula, including their latest women’s peace convening in Indonesia amid heightened tensions.

Known as the Forgotten War, the 1950-53 Korean War claimed 4 million lives and ended with a cease-fire. The absence of a peace treaty has left Korea in a state of war, which has led to militarization and repression on both sides of the DMZ.

For more information, contact info@womencrossdmz.org.
Limited seating, come early!

More: https://www.womencrossdmz.org/womens-leadership-in-korea-p…/

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Happy International Women's Day! Wise words from Margot Wallstrom, Sweden's Minister of Foreign Affairs, which should be applied to the Korean peninsula: http://www.theguardian.com/…/syrias-peace-talks-need-more-w…

Syria's peace talks need more women at the table
Sweden’s minister for foreign affairs is supporting women to participate in discussions to end the conflict in Syria
theguardian.com|By Margot Wallström

Upcoming Women Cross DMZ Event:
Women’s Leadership in Korea Peace Process
Thursday March 17, 2016, 10:30 am-12 pm
Church Center for the United Nations, 8th Floor Boss Room
777 UN Plaza, New York City at 44th St and 1st Ave

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Women peacemakers from South Korea, Japan and United States will share how women are actively working across national boundaries for peace and the reunification of Korea.

Speakers:
Gwyn Kirk, Women for Genuine Security (WGS)
Gloria Steinem, Author and Activist
Jeong-ae Ahn-Kim, Women Making Peace ( 평화를만드는여성회 )
Kozue Akibayashi, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Ann Wright, former U.S. Army Colonel, Veterans for Peace

On May 24, 2015 thirty women peacemakers from around the world crossed the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) from North to South Korea calling for the end of Korean War that has divided three generations of Korean families. They walked with 10,000 Korean women on both sides of the DMZ and held peace symposia in Pyongyang and Seoul.

Come learn about this historic women’s peace crossing and the continuing work of Women Cross DMZ and its allies in charting a path for peace on the Korean peninsula, including their latest women’s peace convening in Indonesia amid heightened tensions.

Known as the Forgotten War, the 1950-53 Korean War claimed 4 million lives and ended with a cease-fire. The absence of a peace treaty has left Korea in a state of war, which has led to militarization and repression on both sides of the DMZ.

For more information, contact info@womencrossdmz.org.
Limited seating, come early!

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Women Cross DMZ's photo.

Listen to an interview with Suzy Kim, Associate Professor of Korean History at Rutgers University, Women Cross DMZ Executive Committee member and author of the book Everyday Life in the North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950 online here on 94.1 KPFA's radio program, Letters and Politics.

Everyday Life in the North Korean Revolution | KPFA
With Suzy Kim, Associate Professor of Korean History at Rutgers University and author of the book Everyday Life in the North Korean Revolution, 1945–1950. About the book: During the founding of North Korea, competing visions of an ideal modern state proliferated. Independence and democracy were tou…
kpfa.org

Suzy Kim, assistant professor of Korean history at Rutgers University and Executive Committee member of Women Cross DMZ, on the history of nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula.

"While the start of 2016 may seem bleak for making headway, history should inform decisions today to open up new possibilities. It is only by acknowledging the impact of the Korean War and the Cold War on the present conundrum - and taking concrete steps to overcome historical barriers against the full normalization of relations - that a deal can be reached for North Korea to give up its nuclear program in exchange for a lasting peace settlement in Korea."

Read the full article here: http://www.truth-out.org/…/34348-nuclear-redux-in-north-kor…

Nuclear Redux in North Korea
North Korea rang in the New Year with an ominous blast.
truth-out.org|By Suzy Kim

Listen to Gay Dillingham break down the North Korean nuclear test for Santa Fe radio: http://ksfr.org/…/jan-7-anti-nuke-activist-gay-dillingham-n…

Jan. 7 - Anti-Nuke Activist Gay Dillingham On North Korea's Big Announcement
/>In the wake of the North Korean government's announcement that they have detonated what they claim is a hydrogen bomb, KSFR spoke to Santa Fe resident,
ksfr.org|By Zélie Pollon

Listen to Ann Wright speak about her trip to Okinawa and the North Korean nuclear test on Hawaii Public Radio: http://hpr2.org/post/conversation-thursday-january-7th-2016…

The Conversation: Thursday, January 7th 2016
BioTrackTHC’s Medical Marijuana Seed to Sale Tracking Contract; Disney in Concert; Okinawan Military Base Follow-Up; Lawai International Center BioTrackTHC
hpr2.org|By Beth-Ann Kozlovich, Chris Vandercook

To End North Korea’s Nuclear Program, End the Korean War
Pyongyang’s latest nuclear test may be a last-ditch effort to get on the US agenda before Obama leaves office and a hawkish new president comes in.
By Christine Ahn of Women Cross DMZ in The Nation / Foreign Policy In Focus

To End North Korea’s Nuclear Program, End the Korean War
Editor’s Note: This piece is cross-posted from Foreign Policy In Focus. North Korea announced recently that it had successfully detonated its first hydrogen bomb.
thenation.com