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Be Bold For Diplomacy, Reunification, and Nuclear Disarmament in Korea
Sat October 13, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Peace begins in Korea
The historic diplomacy between South and North Korea, and talks between Kim Jong-un and President Trump, have rallied hopes for peace. For the first time in decades we are talking about Korea: formally ending the war, creating pathways for family reunification, and bringing nuclear disarmament to the peninsula.
Join us for a panel discussion on Diplomacy, Reunification & Nuclear Disarmament in Korea.
Hyun Lee is a New York City-based writer and activist. She is a member of the Solidarity Committee for Democracy and Peace in Korea. She is also a Korea Policy Institute fellow and a member of Nodutdol for Korean Community Development.
Reverend Shinhyung Ahn ministers at the Wesley United Methodist Church. It is a multicultural, bi-lingual congregation on the edge of Tufts University.
Dr. Joseph Gerson has been a nuclear disarmament activist for 40 years. He’s published numerous books and papers and speaks the world over on issues related to nuclear disarmament.
Dr. Michael VanElzakker is a neuroscientist at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, and Tufts University. He has two primary research interests: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome He is a member of Massachusetts Peace Action’s board and visited Congressional offices in Washington in May to lobby for peace with Korea.
Transportation: Call 617-354-2169 to arrange a carpool. Or, take the 62 bus from Alewife at 11:30 am or 12:40 pm; get off at South Rd and Great Rd; bus ride takes 45 minutes. Return bus departs at 4:02 or 5:02 pm. Read driving directions here.