Korean Atomic Bomb Survivors Delegation U.S. Visit & Events
Dear all,
The organization People Opening the Way to Peace and Reunification (SPARK) from Korea will be visiting the United States from April 25 to May 3, together with Korean atomic bomb survivors. During this time, as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference takes place at the United Nations, they will share the voices of Korean atomic bomb survivors and engage in anti-war and anti-nuclear advocacy.
There are three events where your participation is welcome:
(1) April 26
10:00 AM Rally
New York Public Library (41st Street & Fifth Avenue)
2:00–6:00 PM International Conference
Scandinavia House (58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016)
Advance registration is required by March 31, as seating is limited. Please register using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5JsLHaHZs6EaP0G8W9NyWAPbamb5iWyEaSp5Xai6QL6vLSQ/viewform
In the “Organization” field, please enter “SPARK (Korean American Peace Fund)”
(2) April 30, 3:00–6:00 PM — UN Side Event
Pre-registration is required for UN access.
Please send me your first and last name by March 31 if you would like to attend.
I will submit the list to the UN headquarters and follow up with further instructions.
(3) May 2, 4:00 PM — Korean Community Forum
Hosted by SiGuk Hoeui, sponsored by the Korean American Peace Fund
MinKwon Center for Community Action
(133-29 41st Ave Suite 202, Flushing, NY 11355)
Across these events, the following key themes will be addressed:
A call for an official apology and financial compensation from the United States, as the country responsible for the atomic bombings, and the realization of justice for Korean atomic bomb survivors; strengthening norms against nuclear threats and use, advancing denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and working toward a nuclear-free world.
Invitation to participate in the Seoul People’s Tribunal, along with follow-up plans, requesting your support and participation.
Announcement and delivery of the Seoul People’s Tribunal verdict, and an invitation to join related New York events in connection with the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
If you are interested in participating, please let me know.
In particular, we encourage strong participation in the April 26 rally at 10:00 AM (New York Public Library) and the May 2 Korean community forum at the MinKwon Center.
A poster for the community forum will be shared soon.
