PROGRAMME
Global Society and Leadership for Life and Peace:
Healing and Liberation in a Divided World and Wounded Earth
TIME
PROGRAM
14:00-17:00
Arrival and Registration
14:00-17:00
Wonkwang University Campus Tours(Optional Program)
Life-Caring Infrastructure Site Visit
University Museum, Botanical Garden & Accessible trail
17:00-18:00
Welcome Reception
Welcoming Remarks: TBC
TIME
PROGRAM
06:00-07:00
Meditation (Optional Program)
10:00-11:30
Opening Session
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Emcees
- Rev. Dr. Grace Song Professor, Won Institute of Graduate Studies
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Moment of Silence
Rev. Doyeon Park Co-Chair, Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN
- Opening Video
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Opening Remarks
Rev. Dr. Liberato Bautista President, CoNGO
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Welcome Speech
Dr. Sungtae Park President, Wonkwang University
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Congratulatory Address
Dr. Heonyul Chung Mayor, IksanDr. Hyunmook Lim Director, UNESCO APCEIUMs. Saeryo Kim Representative, UNHCR Korea
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Peace Messgae
Rev. Sangho Na President, Won Buddhism
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Keynote Speech I
Rev. Msgr. Indunil J. Kodithuwakku K. Secretary, Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue
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Keynote Speech II
Dr. Kathryn Poethig Professor, California State University Monterey Bay
Group Photos
11:30-13:00
Lunch
13:00-14:00
Panel Session 1
“Transformative Leadership for a Just and Peaceful Future”
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Description
- Exploring ethical leadership models that prioritize justice, compassion, and sustainability in a divided world
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Moderator
- Dr. Utak Chung Senior Advisor, Global Partnership for Education
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Panelists
- Mr. Garry Jacobs President and CEO, World Academy of Art and Science
- Rev. Kyoichi Sugino President, Gakurin Seminary
- Dr. Namsoon Kang Professor, Texas Christian University
14:00-14:15
Networking Coffee & Tea
14:15-15:15
Panel Session 2
“Healing a Wounded World: Paths to Social and Environmental Justice”
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Description
- Addressing systemic injustices, ecological crises, and strategies for fostering resilience and liberation
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Moderator
- Rev. Dr. Leo Lefebure Professor, Georgetown University
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Panelists
- Rev. Junsei Terasawa Monk-Peacemaker and Teacher in Eurasia, Order Nipponzan Myōhōji
- Dr. Kathy Matsui Professor, Seisen University
- Dr. Christie Yu-Ling Chang President, Sakyadhita Taiwan
15:15-15:30
Networking Coffee & Tea
15:30-16:30
Panel Session 3
“The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Global Governance and Sustainable Development”
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Description
- Investigating how faith-based and civic organizations can contribute to shaping inclusive and ethical global policies
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Moderator
- Dr. Roberto Catalano Professor, Sophia University Institute, Italy
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Panelists
- Dr. John Grayzel Former Baha'i Peace Chair, University of Maryland
- Dr. Julius-Kei Kato Professor, King’s College-Western University
- Dr. Cholvit Jearajit Associate Professor, Srinakharinwirot University
16:30-16:45
Networking Coffee & Tea
16:45-18:00
Panel Session 4
“Empowering the Next Generation: Youth Leadership for Peace and Sustainability”
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Description
- Highlighting the role of young leaders in driving transformative change and ensuring a just and sustainable future
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Moderator
- Ms. Kehkashan Basu, M.S.M. President, Green Hope Foundation
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Panelists
- Ms. Michelle Nikfarjam Ph.D. Candidate, University of Vermont
- Mr. Nagayoshi Iemura Postgraduate, Keio University
- Ms. Yejin Hong Member, Focolare Movement
- Recommend by Wonkwang University
19:30-21:00
Cultural Exchange & Networking (Optional Program)
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- A cultural Exchange and Networking program will be offered in the evening. This program may include opportunities to share knowledge and perspectives on Global Citizenship Education, fostering mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue.
TIME
PROGRAM
06:00-07:00
Meditation (Optional Program)
09:00-10:30
Interfaith Prayer for Peace
A religious gathering that involves people of different faiths to come together in prayer, worship, and reflection on the importance of peace and unity
10:30-11:30
Won Buddhism Headquarters Tour
11:30-13:00
Lunch
13:00-14:00
Panel Session 5
"The Power of Narrative: Changing Stories, Shaping a Hopeful Future"
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Description
- Exploring how storytelling, media, and collective memory can inspire healing, justice, and social transformation
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Moderator
- Dr. Kunihiko Terasawa Associate Professor, Wartburg College
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Panelists
- Rev. Dr. Mark Unno Professor, University of Oregon
- Dr. Carolyn Medine Professor, University of Georgia
- Rev. Dr. Grace Song Professor, Won Institute of Graduate Studies
14:00-14:15
Networking Coffee & Tea
14:15-15:30
Life and Peace Workshop
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Division 1
- "Cultivating Mind & Meditation" Institute of Mind humanities at Wonkwang University
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Division 2
- "Global Citizenship Education" TBC
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Division 3
- "Refugees and Peace" UNHCR Korea
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Division 4
- "Religions and Peace" Religious Peace Corps
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Division 5
- "Review of Korea-Japan Exchange" KOCUN-IDP & IARF Japan Chapter
15:30-15:50
Networking Coffee & Tea
15:50-17:30
Global Citizens Summit
“Global Citizens First: Leading with Values, Acting for Humanity”
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Description
- This will be a discussion focused on global actions by participants for a global civil society, including plans for the 2026 publication and the 2027 New York conference at the United Nations.
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Moderator
- Dr. Kwangsoo Park Emeritus Professor, Wonkwang University
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Briefing on Progress
- Rev. Sangwon Hwang Former Secretary General, ICCGC-CoNGO
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Vision Presentation
- Rev. Dr. Liberato Bautista Co-Chair, ICCGC-CoNGO 2025
- Floor Discussion
17:30-18:00
Closing Session
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- Rev. Youngin Sa Co-President, Religions for Peace & Co-Chair, ICCGC-CoNGO 2025
- Rev. Dr. Leo Lefebure Professor, Georgetown University & Co-Chair, ICCGC-CoNGO 2025
- Rev. Junsei Terasawa Monk-Peacemaker and Teacher in Eurasia, Order Nipponzan Myōhōji
- Rev. John Grayzel Former Baha'i Peace Chair, University of Maryland
- Ms. Christina Lee Inter-religious Dialogue Advisor, Focolare Movement
- Mr. Idanont Thaiarry Secretary General, World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth
- Ms. Kehkashan Basu, M.S.M. President, Green Hope Foundation
18:30-20:00
Reception
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Welcoming Remarks
- Dr. Gungmoon Nam Co-Chair, ICCGC-CoNGO 2025
- Banquet Speech
TIME
PROGRAM
06:00-07:00
Meditation (Optional Program)
09:00-17:00
Cultural Tour Program (Optional Program)
A full-day optional cultural tour offering participants the chance to explore local heritage and traditions
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A Course
- Historical and Sacred Sites Tour in Iksan
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B Course
- Hanok Village Tour in Jeonju Hanok: Korean Traditional House during the Chosun Dynasty
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