South Korea, Seoul travel tips - Bukchon 8 Sceneries

South Korea, Seoul travel tips - Bukchon 8 Sceneries

The Bukchon Hanok village located north above Jongro and Cheonggyecheon area is a traditional Hanok house dense area where you can experience the old world taste of Hanok traditional houses.

Among the tourist spots in the area the Bukchon 8 Sceneries is exposed with the most distinct characteristics. Every alley has its own atmosphere respectively and you can enjoy the beautiful views there too. 

♠ Bukchon 8 Sceneries

① Bukchon 1st Scenery : Changdeokgung Complete View

② Bukchon 2st Scenery : Wonseo-dong Crafts Workshop Way

③ Bukchon 3st Scenery : Gahoe-dong 11 Area

④ Bukchon 4st Scenery : Gahoe-dong 31 Hill

⑤ Bukchon 5st Scenery : Gahoe-dong Alleyway(downward view)

⑥ Bukchon 6st Scenery : Gahoe-dong Alleyway(upward view)

⑦ Bukchon 7st Scenery : Gahoe-dong 31 View

⑧ Bukchon 8st Scenery : Samcheong-dong Stone Step Path

The Bukchon Hanok village : The only place where time stops in Seoul

How many places have you visited in the Bukchon Hanok village by far?

The best spot for seeing the entire view of Changdeokgung place over the stone wall. 

It can be seen once you step up  the hill.  It shall not be omitted from the Bukchon view.

Following through the stone pathway reaching the end of the alley you can see trace of the servant taking care of the royal family in the past.

The area where you can appreciate the interior of the Hanok traditional houses via various Handicraft Workshop and encounter the Bukchon culture on sight.

The regular Hanok traditional houses dense area where the Hanok Village can be viewed all at once. It is the representative scenery of Bukchon.

A relaxing and simple alleyway where you can view residents' daily life.

South Korea, Seoul travel tips 1. - Bukchon 8 Sceneries

▶ Bukchon Hanok village is an area where residents actually reside in.

    Please do not make too much noise or take photos excessively. 

    Also, avoid using speakers, microphones or littering. 

South Korea, Seoul travel tips 2. - Bukchon Walking Tour

▶ http://bukchon.seoul.go.kr/eng/exp/rcourse01.jsp

South Korea, Seoul travel tips 3. - Bukchon Traditional Culture Center

▶http://bukchon.seoul.go.kr/eng/exp/center1_1.jsp

South Korea, Seoul travel tips - Guide for tourist

Philippines PTV reporter interview about Man Hee Lee Peace Advocate

Philippines PTV reporter interview about Man Hee Lee Peace Advocate

Philippines PTV reporter interview about Man Hee Lee Peace Advocate Q1. 

What's the meaning of the peace agreement of Mindanao Catholic - Islamic by Chairman-Lee? 

A. The Mindanao Peace agreement is a courageous and or distinct plan in achieving peace in Mindanao. It really meant a lot to us Filipinos especially to the people in Mindanao. The realization that there should be unity in religions is really great and made the representatives from different religions think of their distinctive role to play in having peace. It also means that there are people and or organization (Mr. Lee and HWPL) who really thought of bringing an end to not just war but all the things that is the end result of war like being uneducated, traumatized by war, malnutrition and poverty. 

Philippines PTV reporter interview about Man Hee Lee Peace Advocate Q2. 

Chairman-Man Hee Lee is not a government person but could we evaluate because of him Mindanao accomplish the peace? 

A. Mr. Lee is not a politician, and he is not from Mindanao but his advocacy for peace paved the way for him to reach Mindanao and initiate for the attainment of peace in the region. His intention in achieving peace in a war stricken area is seen as real and coming from his heart unlike politicians and government leaders who just talk about peace just to gain fame and win the heart of voters especially now that there is only 11 months left before the May 2016 national and local elections. 

Philippines PTV reporter interview about Man Hee Lee Peace Advocate Q3. 

Recently Chairman Man Hee Lee invited by the residents of Mindanao island. They made a HWPL DAY. Repesentatives of Catholic - Islamic are gave the appreciation to Chairman Lee. How do you think about this result? 

A. The recently concluded HWPL Day or Mindanao Peace Summit is a clear manifestation that peace is attainable if we really want to make it happen. Seeing the huge number of participants in a war stricken area in Mindanao was really awesome, people there usually fears to express what they feel or their sentiments but seeing them freely walking with advocacy for peace with Mr. Lee means that there bondage to fear and war is coming to an end. They gained the courage to take a stand on what they think is right maybe because someone like Mr. Lee didn't fear of coming to Mindanao and fight for them. The appreciation they gave Mr. Lee is a strong indication of their great gratitude for his work for peace. Indeed, peace is not impossible, it's attainable.

ⓒ Man Hee Lee initiates for the attainment of peace in Mindanao

HWPL Conference, An interfaith Dialogue of Scriptures in Wellington, New Zealand

HWPL Conference, An interfaith Dialogue of Scriptures in Wellington, New Zealand

August 12, 2015, HWPL(Chairman Man Hee Lee) NZ Branch hosted the second interfaith dialogue of scriptures in New Zealand, Wellington.

Under the theme of ‘Conflict and Peace mentioned in each religion’s scripture or text’, each religious leader delivered a speech based on their scriptures. Speakers included Mr. Janmashtami Krishna Das representing the Hare Krishna faith, Dr. Rajiv Chaturvedi representing Hinduism, and a Christian scholar Mr. Christopher Matthews.

After the speech, participants expressed positively that “we get to understand each other through this scripture dialogue and we take a step forward in harmony despite our different religions.”

Afterwards, participants witnessed the peace movement directed by Chairman of HWPL, Mr. Man Hee Lee and Chairwomen of International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG), Ms. Nam Hee Kim through a hope-filled and inspiring video.

Mr. Man Hee Lee's vision of peace is for the agreement to be signed by representatives of all cultures, religions, ethnic groups, and governments in the world, thus providing common grounds on which resolutions for conflicts, and ultimately the cessation of wars can be achieved. 

With each new meeting, entire communities are showing their support for the movement by signing this agreement - a sign that Mr. Man Hee Lee's message is one that truly resonates with the hearts of the people.

- See more at : http://www.zimeye.com/hwpl-held-an-interfaith-dialogue-of-scriptures-in-wellington-new-zealand/#sthash.iqDuGxVB.dpuf

IWPG News - South African women become members of IWPG to build a world without wars

IWPG News - South African women become members of IWPG to build a world without wars

IWPG News 

“If all the women in the world unite as one, wars and conflicts will no longer take place in the global village.”

Cape Town, South Africa- On the 16th of July 2015, the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG, Chairwoman Nam Hee Kim) held a membership affiliation drive at the Golden Acre Mall in the city center of Cape Town. 

IWPG, one of the wing organisations of Heavenly Culture, World Peace and Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee) hosted this drive as a means to promote and inform people about the organisation and the work of peace that has blossomed on the tip of Africa.

▲ WARP Summit Plenary Highlights : IWPG

Women from different walks of life gathered to sign and become members of IWPG and agreed to work towards achieving a world that is free from war. With the heart of a mother, women have the role to protect the youth to ensure that no more lives are sacrificed in the frontlines of battle. They have the responsibility to nurture and demonstrate the very nature of all mothers providing love and healing for their families.

The International Peace Youth Group (IPYG, Director Du Hyun Kim) also joined the Women’s group and held a flash mob performance which attracted the crowds and inspired many. 

ⓒ South African women become members of IWPG to build a world without wars

IWPG News 

Statement of Purpose for the Foundation of IWPG

Sharing Happiness toward World Peace

The main goal of IWPG is to achieve world peace. All of mankind longs for peace and throughout the history of the world countless sacrifices have been made for peace; however, the world is still in desperate need of peace and unification.

People may define peace in different ways, but we must reach a consensus on how to share and establish peace.

When everyone works together for peace, regardless of how great or small, we can bring about change within ourselves, and even bring forth the power to save lives.

Mother - the Foundation of Love and Healing

Behind every great world leader there has been a great mother, demonstrating the very nature of all mothers – providing love and healing for their families. Thus, IWPG was created and carries out works with the loving heart of a mother, in hopes of becoming a bridge towards world peace.

Implementation of the She Can Project

The purpose of SHE CAN project is to instill peace in the hearts and minds of everyone across the globe. The programs of SHE CAN are created and organized to bring forth happiness, solicitude, healing and forgiveness.
Like the moon that reflects the light from the sun onto the earth, IWPG will shine its light to all the corners of the earth, ultimately working to create a truly peaceful world.

SHE CAN! Women can do it! Thank you.

ⓒ http://iwpg.kr/?page_id=2735

▲ Click ; International Women’s Peace Agreement

IPYG Peace Conference │ Georgian Youth to Hold Peace Debate

IPYG Peace Conference │ Georgian Youth to Hold Peace Debate

IPYG Peace Conference 

The pieces of peace come together to form a masterpiece

Georgian youths will unite at the University of Georgia to host a Peace Debate event titled ‘The pieces of peace come together to form a masterpiece’ on July 24 at 6pm.

IPYG(International Peace Youth Group), a youth organization of South Korea and its Georgian allies including the Young Progressive Leaders of Georgia, League of Young Diplomats and Georgian Youth Development Association will take part.

The debate itself will take the form of Karl Popper – a style where various teams carry out debates in a form of a tournament and eventually select a winning team. The debate will include sessions on identifying the right way of recovering a lost territory – war or diplomacy - and in what ways the youth can express their abstinence to wars and help to bring them to an end.

IPYG Peace Conference 

The purpose of IPYG & HWPL

The IPYG, together with the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) is working towards the enactment of international laws for the cessation of wars as affiliated bodies of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL). Focusing on ‘The Declaration of World Peace’ which was announced in May 25, 2013 by Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL, a non-governmental organization registered under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, South Korea, they are campaigning vigorously to realize world peace.

▲ Declaration of World Peace

ⓒ Georgian youths become wings of peace