2014, The year of Korea people took an active part in the international arena , Mindanao, Philippines and Sochi winter Olympics !!

I had lots of thinking that it can be attracted public and let the people know my country, Korea through one person when I watched the Sochi Olympics Yuna Kim's stage.
Last month, great thing happened in Mindanao, Philippines.
And suddenly some articles about a peace agreement in Mindanao, Philippines crossed my mind.
A Korean peace advocate led the end of more than 40 years of religious conflict (Islam and Catholic) in Mindanao, Philippines. it isn't just saying , they really signed on the peace agreement. as you know there are still tons of disputes all over the world. especially the countries which are pretty poor...and probably they need more about peaceful movement not useless fight...
so this peace agreement will work a lot I guess and hope!
Philippines and the world is paying attention on this news.

During January and Febuary, Koreans were sparkling in the world definitely!

Anyway the reason of conflict in Mindanao was religion...
85% of Philippines people are Catholic and 5% of the people are Islam. among them, 5% Islamic live in Mindanao.
While U.S ruled Philippines, lots of Christians moved to Mindanao, the Islam native people expelled from Mindanao island...so it caused every terrible situation such casualties  until now in Mindanao.

Islam military rejected to attack Malaysia that is Islam Country when they were committed to a territorial  dispute between Philippines and Malaysia .So, they were executed by government of Philippines . That is why the conflict begins between them.
Although the government of Philippines have tried peace agreement many times ,they have had armed  dispute insisting on foundation of independence nation .
It was said that more people than 120,000 were sacrificed due to this conflict. Nevertheless President ,many peace activists and many people have tried to end the conflict ,it is said that they couldn't stop the conflict of Mindanao ,Philippines for 40years . Peace advocate ,Man Hee Lee was invited many times by an archbishop of Mindanao, Philippines. It is said that Man Hee Lee has done peace movement not by only his will ,but by appointed task from Heaven. Surprisingly ,he has accomplished a peace agreement for only a day between them.
What a amazing work!
It was really impressive to hear that peace advocate ,Man Hee Lee who was working by mission from Heaven played an important role in the matter that has fought for 40 years and accomplished a good work for a peace agreement .Peace activist ,Man Hee Lee concerned about real world peace even though it was a matter of foreign country.
He is a real peace activist. leader of PEACE!

A pleasant new article, peace advocate Manhee Lee - Peace in Mindanao appeard in the 40 years.

I am so proud of that I am Korean because of ONE Korean person made an end of
Philippines's religious conflict lasted for 40years.. it touched my heart so I put this happy news here^^
I was curious about the Mindanao, so I searched that its size is about our country's big..  ...and originally lived Islam, Islamic native people there, but since the U.S ruled this area, Philippines Catholic (christian) people moved to Mindanao , so the native Islam people was outed from Mindanao...this is the first reason for their Catholic - Islamic conflict.. it started from the year 1968. independance struggles..

Once Philippines and Malaysia had territorial dispute, then Philippines' Islam military was put into the conflict but the Islam military couldn't attack because of the Malaysia is an Islamic country..and they were excuted because of they didn't attack the Malaysia , all of these stories caused conflict between them... Philippines government tried to make a peace agreement many times, but the Islamic people desperately opposed and they just had an armed struggle . through this terrible history, almost 120,000 people died , sacrificed... I feel really sorry about that, and maybe lots of people out there the feel the same... but we, young generation, don't know about the real horror... so when I heard the peace agreement in Mindanao, it was great news!! it is good enough news for a peace agreement , world peace , no war..!

 After reading the article, there was a person who is sent from the God to achieve the cessation between Catholic and Islam's repeated conflict in the island. Furthermore, I was surprised that he is a Korean.

I watched the main character's endeavor to occupy a certain area without a battle in the television drama 'Subaekhyang‘. And I thought that the best way to obtain the peace agreement from the two opposite sides without an armed conflict because there weren't any political scapegoats.

In the soap opera, it seemed to be so hard to occupy the section without the conflict and the one who had succeeded the difficult job went to the enemy at considerable risk to his own life. So, I think that the Peace Advocate who achieved the great peace agreement really wants the peace. Although Mindanao is very hazardous area he was willing to be there and became a substantive role in deriving the Peace Agreement.

Peace in Mindanao, peace advocate Manhee Lee (Catholic-Islam peace agreement)

After the Peace Walk, peace activist, Mr. Lee gathered at a conference room of General Santos with those who joined.
Following the Representative Catholic Fernando Capela, Cardinal Dabaogen, Islamic Representative Ismael,
and the Mayor of Mindanao Islamic autonomous district

Peace advocate (activist) Mr. Lee addressed the subject of peace and conflict of Mindanao Island. The attendants gave a big hand to Mr. Lee who spoke of the possibility of actual peace.
The two parties of representatives signed the contract of peace and end of war.
This historic peace pact ended with peace.

This peace contract(agreement) works to change the world from one of death to one of life.
Last Jan 25, held in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia
Mr. Lee created a starting point to end the regional conflict.
The fact that the peace pact bringing an end to the conflict, was made not by the government of Philippines, but by another country’s peace activist has garnered a lot of attention.
Korean peace activist, Mr. Lee, has come back the Philippines.

Without him in the Mindanao area, the Philippines might still be screaming for peace, but doing so in vain.
To permanently bring peace into this area for everyone there and for those around the world
we hope that activists everywhere standup to become a bridge of peace spanning the globe.

By the peace agreement, Peace starts in Mindanao

Everyone desires and is open mind with peace but why does war or conflict still happen? Because of wars, Korea has been divided into 2 nations for 60 years and it hasn't stopped yet. And now our generation is insensible with unity.
When I first saw a placard written "PH Mindanao Island peace agreement ends the 40 years war" I was indifference with it. However walking the same path and keep looking on it I was worried if war happens in our nation. Because I thought how joyful it would be if Korea attains unity.
The PH Mindanao Island peace agreement is accomplished by the PH citizen's earnest desire. The PH archbishop invited the peace advocate Man Hee Lee several times and Man Hee Lee visited PH Mindanao. The region has suffered disputes between Catholic and Islam for about 40 years and it has caused over 140,000 casualties. Therefore it is a matter of course that PH citizens and government really desires peace.
By the Chairman Lee's peace message, the two representative(Catholic and Islam) became a pure lamb and accepted the peace agreement. Eventually, the peace advocate Man Hee Lee did a big role attaining the Catholic and Islam to accept the peace agreement. I think the country who has pain because of war really desires peace.
The war in Korea hasn't stopped yet. As there was full of joy and impress in Mindanao by the peace agreement, I think it is time for our Korea to think about peace and unity seriously. Especially, there is the peace leader Man Hee Lee working for the Korea unity, so hope the peace wind will come to Korea also. Not just shouting "Peace Peace" but visiting other countries and working for peace makes chairman Lee the real peace leader.

A peace agreement Philippines , Mindanao is in festival atmosphere!

In Mindanao, Philippines, they 're in festival atmosphere now!
Because they said that their long term civil war is finally overed and becoming of their new world. also their national broadcasting system made big report about that.
The population of Mindanao Island, Philippines has about 20 million people there and is a little bit smaller than South Korea.
Originally the Islam (Muslim)people of Philippine lived there long time ago...
But lots of Philippino Catholic (christians) moved to Mindanao, at the same time, the native people (Philippino Islam) outed from their land.. this is the original reason for long civil war which lasted over 40years.

Since early 1970, there were about 140-thousand (140,000) people who died because of this terrible war...
Our country had also same suffering as this case..so I felt it wasn't not other people's affairs... nobody knows that this kind of feeling even they didn't go through something which killed each other in same national people before...

Peace Advocate Man Hee  Lee who led the signing a peace agreement.
Do you know that the person who led the signing a peace agreement is  a korean peace advocate Man Hee Lee? he was the one who can make the peace agreement decisively!
We know there are Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla , Thich Nhat Hanh ;Buddhist monk who worked for world peace but like this time, it is worthy of attention for everyone! Peace advocate Man Hee Lee completed world's big tasks. He left a significant mark in modern peace history.

Fernando R. Capalla, the archbishop of Mindanao, pleaded with Mr.Lee to help end the conflict of the island Mindanao.

During the arbitraion of the conflict Mr.Lee figured out the religious trouble is the main reason and met both of the religious leaders of Islamic and Catholic. As a result, the two religious leaders accepted the proposal of unifying religions and they came to an agreement to sign a peace treaty.

The next day of the event, the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which is the largest Islamic group, concluded final agreement and finally the forty years of religious conflict came to an end.

After the interview with Mr.Lee, the Philippine national broadcasting said that all the Philippines should appreciate the result of the peace agreement of Mindanao island. It's said that Philippine private broadcast ABC CBN news also widely covered the significance of the event.

I think this peace agreement must be the work that improved Korea's international status. And it's no wonder that the event surprised the entire world since the one peace advocate stopped the forty years of bloody conflict. Even Lamos, the former president of the Phillippines, expressed his appreciation for the arbitration and I'm very proud of the news as a Korean.

Our wish is to be reunified. I hope the day when both leaders of south and North Korea come to sign a peace agreement as soon as possible.

The peace agreement in Mindanao(Catholic & Islam), Philippines, a Korean did!

Do you know the Mindanao Island in Philippines?
The Mindanao Island is located in southern of Philippines, a region which 5% of Muslim, called 'Moro', lives in and there are 85% of Catholic people live in Philippines.
There has been long history of religious conflict between Catholics and Muslims for 40 years until now from 1968, because of a struggle for independence of Muslims.
The conflict has killed 150,000 victims.
But in this conflict area, a spark of peace is begun finally.
On January 24, the representatives of Catholicism and Islam united to sign the peace agreement for ending the war and achieving World Peace.
Have you noticed that a Korean led the peace agreement?
On January 24, the peace advocate Manhee Lee and the peace mission visited the Mindanao Island in Philippines and had peace walk campaign with about 1,000 religious leaders beyond religion and teenagers.
The peace advocate Manhee Lee made the religious leaders sign the peace agreement after peace walk.
Although this agreement is made by non-governmental power, it affects the Philippines government to admit autonomy of Islam in Mindanao.
Moro Islamic Liberation front must be gradually a catalytic of agreement that means disarmament.
How can they sign peace negotiations?

Manhee Lee, peace leader said that he found main reason of the conflict, Mindanao Island religious conflict so he persuaded the religious leaders.
Ramos ex-president said that Manhee Lee accomplished what hi himself couldn’t do for peace of Mindanao.
After this agreement, Manhee Lee was invited to a government-run broadcasting station PTV and many the press and have told this news.
Peace News from Philippines!
We are proud of Manhee Lee as a Korean.
Everyone has hoped peace and had peace campaigns but the people don’t know how.
We wonder he who knows the way to make a peace will do ahead.!

Messenger of Peace Man Hee Lee has met the two representatives(Islam and Catholic) to sing the Peace Agreement

What did Peace Leader Manhee Lee who is a chairman accomplish for peace agreement of Mindanao ,Philippines ?

Do you know about Mindanao of Philippines:It was a small island where originally Philippines Islamite were living.

During the USA ruled the Philippines, lots of people who believed in Catholics moved into the island ,with its result, the Islams who had lived forced to move the remote area.

Due to this event ,the conflict between Islamites and Christians have been for 40years . Now there are 170,000 victims

So, when the people think about Mindanao , it is thought not a beautiful Island but a horrible area where two religion organizations have been fighting .Peace leader, Manhee Lee and a peace mission visited to Mindanao of Philippines and held peace walking with about 1000 religion leaders and local youth group beyond religion and sects

And that day the peace agreement ceremony in a conference room of a hotel located in downtown General Santos, far-south of Philippines, attended both the representative of Catholic, Ferando Capella former archbishop and the representative of Islam, Esmael governorof Maguindanao which is Islamic autonomous district in Mindanao.

By this agreement, the government admits the right of authority of islam in the island of Mindanao, Moro Islamic Liberation Front became decisive catalyst to agree the last sub-document of agreement of peace to disarm gradually, finally put an end to the conflict for 40 years with it.

The agreement in Mindanao never has been stopped the conflict for 40 years, which is not easy even for president of Philippines.

Chairman of private organization did such a wonderful thing, and it makes world surprised Chairman Lee is a "Korean".

I think that chairman knows sorrow and sadness of war much more than others for a soldier in korean war. that's why he is struggling for world peace.

Everyone can say peace easily.

However, it is not easy to work for peace.

In addition, who works not only for peace in their nation but for world peace perhaps chairman Manhee Lee is the first one.

I'm sure this huge stride which he made will become a model for all over the world.

I hope that there is no more people suffering from war with this kind of wonderful thing. I really want to give applause to what he did as a same Korean. 

The Peace Movement, led by peace advocate Man Hee Lee - A Miracle Happened in Mindanao Island

A Miracle Happened in Mindanao

Maybe almost everyone in the world wishes for peace and justice including me.
And anyone can say that we should bring peace. Just saying is so easy.
But it’s never easy to sacrifice his/her all life for peace.
In history, many people tried so hard to make this world peaceful without wars.
Unfortunately, Some wars are still happening out there, and you can’t even imagine how many people died and hurt because of wars. More importantly, they are caused by just greed of an individual and an organization! How is that possible for human? Very disappointing!
Somehow I come to believe there’s no peace in the world so maybe I give up.
But I heard very AMAZING news! which changed my mind.

Do you guys know Mindanao in Philippines?
It’s the second largest island of the country and weary from 46 years of a conflict that has killed tens of thousands. A few obstacles still remain. Hostilities have not yet ceased.
SURPRISINGLY, A MIRACLE HAPPENED THERE!
On January 24, a new era of peace has started in the Mindanao Island, a region stricken by a long history of religious conflict between Catholics and Muslims.
The peace movement, led by peace advocate

Man Hee Lee marks Lee’s third visit to the Philippines from South Korea at the request of Mandanao religious leaders.

The representatives of Catholicism and Islam united to sign the peace agreement for ending the war and achieving World Peace and pledged to work together with Chairman Man Hee Lee of peace advocate. After signing the agreement, Capalla and Esmael vowed before God, the people of the world, and the approximately 150 participants that Catholics and Muslims will never have disputes again.
After hearing this news, I am so happy because it feels like this peace agreement is just a beginning for peaceful world. From now on, more peaceful happy news will come I hope.
So proud and thankful for him.