Pope Francis Remembered for Wanting Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Pope Francis like many other leaders before him found out that achieving peace on the Korean peninsula is not easy:
The death of Pope Francis, who had long yearned for peace on the divided Korean Peninsula, triggered deep mourning among South Koreans on Monday.
The pontiff was regarded by the country’s Catholics and non-believers alike as a spiritual leader who showed deep compassion and a special affection for the country.
He chose South Korea as his first destination in Asia after becoming pope in 2013 and appointed two of the four Korean cardinals to date. Under his leadership, Seoul was selected to hold the 2027 World Youth Day, making the country the second Asian country to hold the global event after the Philippines in 1995.
He also maintained close communication with South Korean presidents, consistently showing a strong interest in peace on the Korean Peninsula and inter-Korean relations.
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It should be noted that all of the dictators in Pyongyang and Beijing want peace in Korea too.
They just have a different vision of the way it should be.
It must be remembered that any nation can have peace at any time. All they have to do is surrender.
I don’t think South Korea should surrender their independence or sovereignty to anyone, including the USA.
Wise leaders in Seoul know the difference between US influence is different than what the so-called “communist” nations want. And Korean voters must be careful to choose even more wisely…