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I found this declaration very informing on how the fate of a nation is determined. This document was signed by global leaders participating in the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Korea last year.
What I learned is that two things determine the rise or downfall of a nation: Whether a guiding vision is established rooted in principles and values; and whether its citizens believe in and take ownership over that vision.
The vision is usually outlined in the founding documents upon which a nation is built. For Korea, this vision was outlined during the time of the original Korean nation, Gochosun, by its 4 founding principles explained in the 'Unification Declaration'. By upholding a morally upright vision a nation can head in the direction of prosperity.
Yet, even with a noble ideal, what use is it if it is merely words on paper? The people of the nation must be the ones who carry out and live up to the founding ideals if they are to become a reality. That is why the 'Unification Declaration' advocates for a representative government that endows the responsibility of guiding the nation properly to its citizens. Thus it is not only the body of officials presiding over a nation that should carry on the national dream but rather the whole population.
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| I participated in the Global Peace Leadership Conference 2010 in Korea (I'm 3rd from left). Since then the Conference has expanded and developed greatly. |
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