President Lee Jae Myung stated that dialogue and encounter are crucial for peace, especially for South Koreans longing for reconciliation on the divided peninsula. He highlighted the connection between peace on the Korean Peninsula and global peace, looking forward to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul.
South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising, a pivotal moment against apartheid education. Despite progress, youth face ongoing issues like inequality, unemployment, poverty, and substance abuse.
South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising, a pivotal moment against apartheid education. Despite progress, youth face persistent issues like inequality, unemployment, poverty, and substance abuse, overshadowing the day's political significance.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung invited Pope Leo XIV to visit South Korea during World Youth Day 2027. The leaders discussed inter-Korean peace initiatives, with the Vatican reaffirming support.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung invited Pope Leo XIV to visit South Korea during the country's hosting of World Youth Day 2027. The invitation was extended during a meeting at the Vatican, where they also discussed cooperation for the event and peace on the Korean Peninsula.
South Korean First Lady Kim Hea Kyung expressed hope that the country will warmly host international youth at the 2027 World Youth Day festival in Seoul. She met with Catholic priests in Rome, emphasizing the event's potential to foster peace, hope, and solidarity.
First Lady Kim Hye-kyung visited the Catholic University of Korea in Rome to encourage priests preparing for the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day. She pledged to convey their requests for government support, emphasizing the event's significance for global youth.
