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Monday, January 13, 2014
MANNAM Volunteer Association 'One of MANNAM member Essay' over the past year...
MANNAM in my life
It has been two years and a half since I came to Korea and for this period I’ve had many
experiences ? both ups and downs; met a lot of new people and made many friends. First
months of my life in Korea were lonely, boring and painful since I did not speak Korean
at all. I had few foreign friends who I could communicate with and was terrified to bump
into locals in convenient stores, bus and taxi or hair saloons where people had no idea of
what I was trying to explain in my broken Korean. I was distressed and prepared to go
back home with the first ticket as soon as my language classes ended in February, 2012.
But things have changed to one hundred eighty degrees after I met ‘MANNAM’ volunteer
association. Now, recollecting the events of my life before making New Year’s
resolutions, with a smile on my face I remember the joy and light I had with ‘MANNAM’
and decided to share some of them in this essay.
First day I met ‘MANNAM’ volunteers was in February, 2012 when I was invited to a free
Korean class in a ‘Doran Doran’ cafe in Dayeon station. A class in a casual environment
without pressure of homework or assignments and cute young friendly volunteers who
mastered English gave an inspirational light not to leave Korea and continue my study.
In the class there were about five or six foreign students each from a different country. It
was then when I met Hong - one of my best friends in Korea. It seemed that he was a
new staff member to MANNAM which itself was in a fledgling stage. We had a brief
conversation about our interests and hobbies. After that, momentarily, he suggested
organizing soccer games every weekend which, I think, was an amazing idea. In this way
I happened to know ‘MANNAM’ and became a part of it.
‘MANNAM’ International organizes various sports activities and tournaments among the foreign teams
throughout Korea and one of the most memorable such events was a trip to participate in
a football tournament in Seoul. It was formalized in a large scale that over thousand
foreigners took part in it and it was broadcasted on news. On this day we set out from
Busan in four coaches at 6 in the morning. Five-hour journey to Seoul was spent full of
joy singing, dancing, playing various local games like ‘21 questions’, etc. In a
tournament we played against Seoul MANNAM team and our friendship won again as the
score was a tie two and two. There was a short series of performances in the field to
entertain us. It was a chance for one to meet hundreds of new faces and make friends
within a single day. Not once ‘MANNAM’ has organized such gathering and brought light
together. In addition to the regular trips to Seoul, ‘MANNAM’ unites us in Busan as well.
In a row of such events Gwangalli summer beach gatherings are unique. Last summer it
was a true fun with ‘MANNAM’. We had several booths each serving food, drinks, games,
wish cards, stickers and a concert on a stage built on the beach. I still have the T-shirts
from the event.
Last ‘MANNAM’ party of the year was held last week and it was pleasant to know how big
family we became over this period. A long awaited party with red tones of clothes,
people wearing a red hat, pants, skirt, jumper, etc. began with warm welcome of hosts in
a cozy cafe. There were also people from my soccer team, badminton team and a Korean class. We wrote our Christmas wishes to each other on a card and played various interactive games like bingo, card drawing. Winners were given prizes and also there was an award giving ceremony to grant certificates for active participation in the activities of ‘MANNAM’. I never thought I would ever be awarded in such celebration, but I was given a certificate for being a multiplayer of the year. I took the credit for participating in many events and activities.
I am still looking at the photos taken at the party and feel that joy and warmth. It was a memorable last party of the year by ‘MANNAM’.
To sum up what ‘MANNAM’ means to me, I would say it is family of friendship with
contagious love that gets bigger and bigger as time goes by. All the activities ? soccer,
badminton, cricket, basketball ? we do, the events ? parties, gatherings, classes,
marathons ? we organize and the charity works ? visiting orphanage, helping the old,
painting walls ? we volunteer are for a single cause ? peace and love in the world.
‘MANNAM’ gave a light to me and my goal is to shed the light even brighter because when light meets light there is a victory.
It has been two years and a half since I came to Korea and for this period I’ve had many
experiences ? both ups and downs; met a lot of new people and made many friends. First
months of my life in Korea were lonely, boring and painful since I did not speak Korean
at all. I had few foreign friends who I could communicate with and was terrified to bump
into locals in convenient stores, bus and taxi or hair saloons where people had no idea of
what I was trying to explain in my broken Korean. I was distressed and prepared to go
back home with the first ticket as soon as my language classes ended in February, 2012.
But things have changed to one hundred eighty degrees after I met ‘MANNAM’ volunteer
association. Now, recollecting the events of my life before making New Year’s
resolutions, with a smile on my face I remember the joy and light I had with ‘MANNAM’
and decided to share some of them in this essay.
First day I met ‘MANNAM’ volunteers was in February, 2012 when I was invited to a free
Korean class in a ‘Doran Doran’ cafe in Dayeon station. A class in a casual environment
without pressure of homework or assignments and cute young friendly volunteers who
mastered English gave an inspirational light not to leave Korea and continue my study.
In the class there were about five or six foreign students each from a different country. It
was then when I met Hong - one of my best friends in Korea. It seemed that he was a
new staff member to MANNAM which itself was in a fledgling stage. We had a brief
conversation about our interests and hobbies. After that, momentarily, he suggested
organizing soccer games every weekend which, I think, was an amazing idea. In this way
I happened to know ‘MANNAM’ and became a part of it.
‘MANNAM’ International organizes various sports activities and tournaments among the foreign teams
throughout Korea and one of the most memorable such events was a trip to participate in
a football tournament in Seoul. It was formalized in a large scale that over thousand
foreigners took part in it and it was broadcasted on news. On this day we set out from
Busan in four coaches at 6 in the morning. Five-hour journey to Seoul was spent full of
joy singing, dancing, playing various local games like ‘21 questions’, etc. In a
tournament we played against Seoul MANNAM team and our friendship won again as the
score was a tie two and two. There was a short series of performances in the field to
entertain us. It was a chance for one to meet hundreds of new faces and make friends
within a single day. Not once ‘MANNAM’ has organized such gathering and brought light
together. In addition to the regular trips to Seoul, ‘MANNAM’ unites us in Busan as well.
In a row of such events Gwangalli summer beach gatherings are unique. Last summer it
was a true fun with ‘MANNAM’. We had several booths each serving food, drinks, games,
wish cards, stickers and a concert on a stage built on the beach. I still have the T-shirts
from the event.
Last ‘MANNAM’ party of the year was held last week and it was pleasant to know how big
family we became over this period. A long awaited party with red tones of clothes,
people wearing a red hat, pants, skirt, jumper, etc. began with warm welcome of hosts in
a cozy cafe. There were also people from my soccer team, badminton team and a Korean class. We wrote our Christmas wishes to each other on a card and played various interactive games like bingo, card drawing. Winners were given prizes and also there was an award giving ceremony to grant certificates for active participation in the activities of ‘MANNAM’. I never thought I would ever be awarded in such celebration, but I was given a certificate for being a multiplayer of the year. I took the credit for participating in many events and activities.
I am still looking at the photos taken at the party and feel that joy and warmth. It was a memorable last party of the year by ‘MANNAM’.
To sum up what ‘MANNAM’ means to me, I would say it is family of friendship with
contagious love that gets bigger and bigger as time goes by. All the activities ? soccer,
badminton, cricket, basketball ? we do, the events ? parties, gatherings, classes,
marathons ? we organize and the charity works ? visiting orphanage, helping the old,
painting walls ? we volunteer are for a single cause ? peace and love in the world.
‘MANNAM’ gave a light to me and my goal is to shed the light even brighter because when light meets light there is a victory.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
MANNAM International Korean Class had the experience to make Kimchi which is korean traditional food
Sharing Kimjang with MANNAM Volunteer Association
(It will be delivered to poor neighbors.)
Kimjang is an event for making kimchi in large quantities so that it may be stored and eaten during the winter. Since kimchi is the most basic side dish in Korean dining, this is considered a major family event in preparation for the cold season.
Annually my mother goes to hometown and makes Kimchi with ant and grandma, and brings them home. Eating Kimchi, that is a matter of course. However, I had no chance to make Kimchi and actually this is my first time to make Kimchi.
About 30 foreigners participated in Kimjang in MANNAM Volunteer and there were other volunteers. Including me, all my friends were excited to do our new experience.
Some of them tastedextemporaneously, gave the piece of Kimchi each other, sang a song and danced.
That made good atmosphere and all MANNAM volunteers can enjoy that time. By increasing our temperature, all of us could concentrate to do Kimjang and we finished that ahead of time.
Finished the volunteer work, we went to eat Korean traditional meal. Started from Korean traditional pancake, there were Korean chicken soup, egg cooking and so on. With amount of cooking, I ate my fill. Various and delicious foods made us happy and friendly.
Activities with MANNAM are always exciting. I can feel others consideration and peaceful heart. Including Kimjang, I am gaining good experiences with MANNAM. If you want peace and make them real, how about come and join us?
Friday, December 6, 2013
Nelson Mandela Dead: former South Arican President Pies At 95 _ MANNAM International
' Symbol of the Civil-rights Movememt'
Nelson Mandela Dead: Former South African President Pies At 95
Nelson Mandela, the Ex-South African and A.N.C. President passed away at the age of 95 on the evening of the 5th local time.
South African President Jacop Zuma confirmed the news:
"He is now resting. He is now at peace", Zuma said.
"Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father."
Many people call Mandela one of the greatest heroes of South Africa.
Mandela fought against racism during the era of Apartheid in South Africa.
He played a pivotal role for black people in his country getting equal rights.
He reminds us of wish for peace and tell us message of peace.
It is now time for shouts of peace together instead of him.
MANNAM is serving the community.
MANNAM Volunteer Association works for world peace.
He is dead but, we should be of good cheer encouraged his word.
I swear we'll make peace provided you do, too.
We should make a forum for harmony and unity without war.
He is dead but, there is also one of peace advocate Man Hee Lee who is our hope.
He also shouts for world peace at the head.
We should try to make world peace following his footprints and listening his voice.
We must make world peace! We want peace!
The world now wants peace.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Busan Fireworks Festival 2013, MANNAM International - MANNAM Korean Class events
Busan Fireworks Festival 2013
MANNAM Volunteer Association is a global organization that has brought joy to many lives in Korea. They not only provide services for those in need but provide a sense of community for Koreans and foreigners living in Korea. Living as a foreigner in Korea, I've found comfort here; MANNAM International makes one feel at home. Over the past year I have been involved in a number of MANNAM events. Last winter I participated in a volunteer event making Kimchi for those unable to make it themselves. I really enjoyed this event as it gave me insight on Korea's main traditional food and how it is made. I also attended a Korean Cultural experience where participants learned about traditional Korean pottery and were taught how to create their own bowls and dishes from clay! It was an exciting experience I will never forget,
Recently I've been attending a Korean classes for beginners. This class is organized by MANNAM and I have the priviledge of working with some wonderful teachers and classmates. These teachers volunteer their time and efforts to teaching people from all over the world how to speak Korean. In this class we learn how to read Hangul and some basic conversation topics. I learn so much every week! The people at MANNAM are not ordinary people. They are special because they love you before they even know you! They give their all in whatever they do. They help foreigners feel at home in another country by spreading their message of world peace through their actions.
In October, Busan put on it's annual Fireworks Festival. This is one of my favorite times of the year! This year MANNAM invited our Korean class to watch the fireworks together. They organized a place for us to meet and even rented a space on top of the Soho Hospital in Gwangan for us to watch the fireworks. That evening my classmates and I got together to meet our teacher Linda. She met us at the subway station and walked us to the hospital. We got there just in time to watch the spectacular show where we had one of the best views in the city! In addition to watching fireworks, there were complimentary Kimchi rice balls, coffee, and green tea. The experience was unforgettable and it was even better to share it with our wonderful teachers and all the students in Korean class. It was a magical night!
I'm very thankful to have the opportunity to participate and be involved with MANNAM. Their love and kindness shows in everything they do. I believe world peace will be achieved because of organizations such as MANNAM and the people who volunteer there.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Hill, USA
MANNAM Volunteer Association is a global organization that has brought joy to many lives in Korea. They not only provide services for those in need but provide a sense of community for Koreans and foreigners living in Korea. Living as a foreigner in Korea, I've found comfort here; MANNAM International makes one feel at home. Over the past year I have been involved in a number of MANNAM events. Last winter I participated in a volunteer event making Kimchi for those unable to make it themselves. I really enjoyed this event as it gave me insight on Korea's main traditional food and how it is made. I also attended a Korean Cultural experience where participants learned about traditional Korean pottery and were taught how to create their own bowls and dishes from clay! It was an exciting experience I will never forget,
In October, Busan put on it's annual Fireworks Festival. This is one of my favorite times of the year! This year MANNAM invited our Korean class to watch the fireworks together. They organized a place for us to meet and even rented a space on top of the Soho Hospital in Gwangan for us to watch the fireworks. That evening my classmates and I got together to meet our teacher Linda. She met us at the subway station and walked us to the hospital. We got there just in time to watch the spectacular show where we had one of the best views in the city! In addition to watching fireworks, there were complimentary Kimchi rice balls, coffee, and green tea. The experience was unforgettable and it was even better to share it with our wonderful teachers and all the students in Korean class. It was a magical night!
Sincerely,
Stephanie Hill, USA
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Man Hee Lee peace advocate, one big step toward the World Peace, MANNAM Volunteer Association
One big step toward the World Peace, MANNAM
These days we are so busy with our own life, so we barely care with another else except for our boundaries. Before I meet MANNAM volunteer association, I either didn’t think about peace. However, as I join and participate in MANNAM, I see the hope of the world peace and found the love.Even I become to desire the world peace.
This year, MANNAM hosted the peace walk for the world peace. With wishing the world peace, the Thousands of people from all around world came to the Olympics Park at Seoul. Till now, many people have been long for the peace, and some of them got the price. Like this, we have been desire the world peace, but nothing changed. Wars break out, lots of children in Africa died and still discrimination exists. Then how can I believe the peace will come through the MANNAM? Why?
The peace advocate Man Hee Lee, honor president of MANNAM, says “Between us there truly are no boundaries, we are all one family, and I wish for each of you a life filled with happiness and prosperity. MANNAM continues to flourish because of the support of our members. Due to the light our members bring to it, MANNAM is fast becoming a light strong enough to illuminate the world. When I see how people from all over the world have come together to create such an inspiring community, regardless of culture and language, I become filled with hope and hold strong faith in mankind. Let us learn to pursue our own. I wish the richest of blessing on you, your families and your nations. As representatives of your nations, you are exceptional and invaluable people who hold a very dear place in MANNAM.”
He hopes equality, harmony and better world. Many people also speak about the world peace but there are few people who fulfill their words. However, Man Hee Lee actually does a lot of efforts for world peace, not just words. Man Hee Lee’s walking toward the world peace is Keep going and I expect the real world peace. And for that I can gladly participate in their walking.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
The World Peace Independence Victory celebration - MANNAM Volunteer Association
Celebrations of World peace, 65th Anniversary of liberation
Significant ambassadors of the world from 34 countries and a number of honored guests attended the festival, celebrating the independence of the Republic of Korea. Many events were held with a yearning for the world community to coexist with harmony. Brilliant performances commemorating the noble sacrifice of Patriotic Martyrs, foreign booths introducing the cultures from around the world, traditional booths introducing the specialties of 8 provinces of Korea, and MANNAM’s special booths, all filled the Square of the Olympic Park with the spirit of the festival and peace.
Event admission and reception
Taegeuk (Korean national flag) waves to greet the honored guests
At the ‘Triumph Festival celebrating of the 65th anniversary of Liberation’ ambassadors of the world from 34 countries and honored guests from all walks of life, attended and filled the location with harmony and peace.
A wave of hands and national flags from the people of MANNAM started from the entrance of the Peace Square and instilled a deep and lasting impression on all the VIPs who came with the heart of joy of liberation, which made it even more of a precious moment in the restoration of the light for the Patriotic Martyrs.
In addition to this, at the Peace Square, which was an opened event to the public, not only Korean and international VIPs participated, but the society of National merit, multicultural families, disabled groups, and a large number of citizens, over 200,000 people, came to share the joy of victory, and to remind ourselves the meaning of independence.
Opening Ceremony
Through MANNAM’s, light meets light, the east and west is being harmonized.
The opening ceremony describes the world becoming one with the light of victory. Representatives of the nations, the chairwoman of MANNAM, and Ambassadors to Korea, were all presented with dynamic images and special performances which shared true meaning of independence and the longing for becoming one in the future.
Declaration of Korean Independence
For complete restoration of light, the 33 representatives of the nation proclaim the declaration of Korean Independence.
The 33 representatives from cultural, arts, academia, and religious fields were one in heart and mind. They hope to emulate the 33 crusaders of 1919 who proclaimed the declaration of Korean Independence. Lee, Man Hee (a war veteran of the Korean War), delivered a speech proclaiming the peoples’ desire and wish for the reunification of our motherland. The appearance of complete recovery by the Republic of Korea was proclaimed to be the light of world peace.
The Bibimbap of victory
The beauty and harmony of Bibimbap
The mixing in of all the wild vegetables and traditional herbs is likened to an image of the world being harmonized into one, which is displayed in the victory performance of the Bibimbop. This large bibimbap which was made to serve 2,000 guests consisted of 12 ingredients which were made into a perfect shape of the Korean flag and the VIPs and citizens were extremely generous in their praises.
It is a place for the rich texture of harmony and pleasures of victory that overcomes nationalities and religions to be together.
Hand-printed Korean flag hoisting ceremony
The light of Korea covers the world.
The national flag of Korea fluttered in the sky over Seoul Olympic Sports Promotion Foundation (SOSFO) Holy Land of Peace, to be seen representing the ‘World Peace and Independence Festival of Victory’ event.The special hoisting ceremony of the large Korean national flag made by the hand prints of approximately 17,000 people raises the status of the nation. It meaning is the light of the sky which is flying toward Korea bringing down the darkness and welcoming victory.
The hand-printed Korean flag in the sky gives us a special, moving feeling of the Independence Day. Now Korea is becoming the light of the sky and is shining toward the world.
The biggest (60M X 40M) hand-printed Korean flag - Korean Guinness No.73890
MANNAM Corporation hosts a special event which made a super-sized hand-printed Korean flag, consisting of 17,337 citizens’ prints, on June 6, 2009. On July 18, 2009 this special flag was listed in the Korean Guinness by the Korea Record Institute and is now kept in the Seoul National Cemetery.
Man Hee Lee peace leader is a man worthy of one's admiration.
He worked hard for world peace. Especially, I am impressed with his works for world peace events and festival.
I have a mind to work with him continuously. and I expect to make things happen.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Man Hee Lee peace advocate(peace leader), Declaration of Unification; 65th anniversary of the Korean Liberation Day
Introduction
This Declaration of Unification was proclaimed by thirty-three representatives of the Republic of Korea on August 15th, 2010. It took place at the Peace Gate of the Seoul Olympic Park for the 65th anniversary of the Korean Liberation Day hosted by the private, non-profit organization MANNAM Volunteer Association.
The representatives of various social backgrounds announced the declaration in front of thousands of people in hope for the unification of the nation.
28 October 2010
MANNAM Volunteer Association
Declaration of Unification
This nation must be unified as it was before as an independent nation. Our forefathers who died for this country, and the Korean citizens of today never wished for this nation to be divided. Who divided our nation and established the 38th parallel?
When the Japanese emperor surrendered after WWII, our country became independent, but the U.S. entered the South, the Russians entered the North, and Korea was basically ruled by the military. Korean citizens were still able to cross back and forth from North to South. Later, the government of the Republic of Korea was established in the South and a communist government was established in the North, and the 38th parallel divided the two. People were no longer allowed to travel back and forth between the two countries.
Is this what those who died for this country and declared independence in the March 1st (1919) movement wanted? Is this what we, the citizens commemorating Independence Day today, want? The Korean Peninsula was divided because of the North’s barbaric invasion of the South which led to a fratricidal, and bloody war. Even today, we are still pointing guns at people of our own race. How can this be the will of our forefathers and the Korean people today?
Thirty-three people, who represent the citizens of the Republic of Korea, love the Korean Peninsula, and pray for its peace and unification, declare the following:
First, just like East and West Germany, the leaders of South and North Korea must gather to discuss unification for the sake of this country and its citizens.
Second, if our leaders truly love this nation and its citizens, they will work to establish a unified nation the citizens wish for and a country where people live happily in abundance. How can a nation which is divided stand with confidence in this world? The leaders of South and North Korea must ensure that the Korean Peninsula will not be shamed.
Third, we must all lay down our weapons and allow our citizens to travel freely throughout the Korean Peninsula.
Fourth, there must be religious freedom because religion is faith regarding the spiritual world. Religion is a spiritual pursuit, and as such, knows no national boundaries. People of religion must unite through the Scriptures for a religious unification.
By putting these suggestions into action, we can truly achieve world peace.
In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Korean Liberation Day, 15 August, 2010
The main representative of thirty-three representatives of the Korean Citizens, Lee Man Hee
This Declaration of Unification was proclaimed by thirty-three representatives of the Republic of Korea on August 15th, 2010. It took place at the Peace Gate of the Seoul Olympic Park for the 65th anniversary of the Korean Liberation Day hosted by the private, non-profit organization MANNAM Volunteer Association.
The representatives of various social backgrounds announced the declaration in front of thousands of people in hope for the unification of the nation.
28 October 2010
MANNAM Volunteer Association
Declaration of Unification
This nation must be unified as it was before as an independent nation. Our forefathers who died for this country, and the Korean citizens of today never wished for this nation to be divided. Who divided our nation and established the 38th parallel?
When the Japanese emperor surrendered after WWII, our country became independent, but the U.S. entered the South, the Russians entered the North, and Korea was basically ruled by the military. Korean citizens were still able to cross back and forth from North to South. Later, the government of the Republic of Korea was established in the South and a communist government was established in the North, and the 38th parallel divided the two. People were no longer allowed to travel back and forth between the two countries.
Is this what those who died for this country and declared independence in the March 1st (1919) movement wanted? Is this what we, the citizens commemorating Independence Day today, want? The Korean Peninsula was divided because of the North’s barbaric invasion of the South which led to a fratricidal, and bloody war. Even today, we are still pointing guns at people of our own race. How can this be the will of our forefathers and the Korean people today?
Thirty-three people, who represent the citizens of the Republic of Korea, love the Korean Peninsula, and pray for its peace and unification, declare the following:
First, just like East and West Germany, the leaders of South and North Korea must gather to discuss unification for the sake of this country and its citizens.
Second, if our leaders truly love this nation and its citizens, they will work to establish a unified nation the citizens wish for and a country where people live happily in abundance. How can a nation which is divided stand with confidence in this world? The leaders of South and North Korea must ensure that the Korean Peninsula will not be shamed.
Third, we must all lay down our weapons and allow our citizens to travel freely throughout the Korean Peninsula.
Fourth, there must be religious freedom because religion is faith regarding the spiritual world. Religion is a spiritual pursuit, and as such, knows no national boundaries. People of religion must unite through the Scriptures for a religious unification.
By putting these suggestions into action, we can truly achieve world peace.
In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Korean Liberation Day, 15 August, 2010
The main representative of thirty-three representatives of the Korean Citizens, Lee Man Hee
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
[MANNAM Internationl] How to make World Peace?
Peace?
Unity Forgiveness Respect Equality
Acceptance Freedom
Love Harmony
Hope Humble
Necessary Understanding
Communication Happiness
World Peace Peace
How to make World Peace?
How do you feel about it?
Frankly speaking, I was not interested in World Peace.
Then one day, one of my friends invited me to MANNAM Volunteer Association.
I knew that many Youth groups are passionate about world peace and they also worked hard for world peace.
So, I decided to work for world peace together.
And, I found that Man Hee Lee peace leader is working for world peace hardly.
He is a man worthy of our respect.
If we all muck in, we can get in better world.
We should listen to him and we ought to be able to manage it between us.
Memorial Day of 2009 Love of Taegeuk, (Korean Flag) and Love of Mugungwha, (Rose of Sharon) _MANNAM Volunteer Association
Love of Taegeuk, (Korean Flag) and Love of Mugungwha, (Rose of Sharon)
Let’s brighten this dark world by gathering people of light and bringing them together!
MANNAM Corporation, which focuses on culture and art, has joined the world's 54 volunteer organizations.
MANNAM Corporation mainly volunteered around Gangnam, Seoul, unnoticeably, but with a pure heart. In 2008, a bazaar was held for those in need at the Apgujung, Chungdam elementary school and ten thousand citizens, including local residents participated. Gangnam district office was surprised with the outcome and suggested holding another event together. So, on April 6th, Memorial Day of 2009, a public patriotic event was held which one hundred thousand people participated on Yeongdong main-street (blocking eight-lanes) in front of the Coex Mall and MANNAM Corporation became known as a light of the world.
From the spark of these events, MANNAM Corporation became a global volunteer organization by allying with 54 domestic and foreign volunteer organizations. The united volunteer organization is enthusiastically volunteering with many domestic and foreign regions.
MANNAM, the pride of Korea, will spread the culture of love by lighting up the darkness with the light of love.
The World’s best handprint Korean Flag
Entered in the Korean Genus book of record. The world’s largest handprint Korean Flag is kept preserved in the National Cemetery. Width 60m x Length 40m, a total of 17,337 people participated.
The world's largest Korean flag, made by handprints, was listed in the Korean Guinness Book on 2009, July 18th. From Children's Day (May 5th) when the Korean flag was simply a pure-white sheet, till the completion of the flag, it stayed on displayed at the Olympic Park Peace Plaza, where every country’s flags exist. This was a precious time of sharing for citizens of Korea to confirm their love of the Korean flag, without distinction of gender, age, or nationality. It was a moment in which Korea and the world could become one, by gathering people’s hearts and participating in the simple action of hand printing. Departed patriots would have felt proud by seeing the supersized Korean flag preserved in the national cemetery.
Replies from combatant nations for Mannam Corporation’s activities.
We would like to truly thank the Presidents and Ambassadors who have shown much interest and given support to MANNAM activities.
We received letters of thanks and gratitude from 21 different country’s veterans, who came to the 2009 ‘Love of Our Country’ public patriot MANNAM event.
The Korean War and the meaning of the UN participation
On June 25, Sunday 4:00am, 1950, the tragic Korean War began with gunfire and after 3 years and 1 month, the ceasefire negotiation ended, leaving an everlasting pain and many scars behind. With the precious sacrifice of the veterans, we rose up and made unimaginable progress and developments. Within 60 years, trying to leave the pain behind, Korea was able to flourish in the world by holding the 88 Olympics, 2002 World Cup, and the G-20 Seoul Summit.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, MANNAM Corporation held this event in remembrance of the veteran’s sacrifices which made Korea truly what it is today.
By the Arrangement of Collective Security, ‘UN takes effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace' UN forces enter the Korean War to protect Korea's liberalization. The Korean War was the first war involving the UN forces in an effort to bring forth Peace and freedom to Korea. So this became not just Korea's war, but a war in which the world shared.
We will never forget the sacrifice and dedication of the UN forces which allowed Korea to exist today.
Remembrance of Representative War Veteran’s
-Army Infantry Number 8830186, Sergeant Man Hee Lee remembrance
Unforgettable fellow soldiers who shed their blood
To the unforgettable fellow soldiers who shed their blood and for the departed patriots, I pray for the souls to rest in peace.
I was on the front lines for the Korean Special Forces, from the beginning of the war till the ceasefire negotiation ended and the noise of gunfire, bombs, and fighter planes did not stop even for one second. The ground was covered with blood, the sky was filled with smoke, and fellow soldier’s corpses were stacked on top of each other, which made the ground, the heavens and hearts throb.
The tragedy of this fratricidal war made sons, fathers and brothers, point guns at each other. The streets at that time, existed with vast bloodshed, full of screaming infants, horrible stories, and nightmares that can't even be remembered.
Until the day of a Truce, only military uniforms covered in blood were seen as I went forward for my country and nation.
Today Korea would not be in existence if it were not for the sacrifice of the many different nation's four hundred and twenty thousand forces and participation of the 21 countries.
On this 60th Anniversary of the Korean War, we have to remember the sacrifice and dedication of the fellow soldiers and patriots. We have to remember it forever. Korea, the country they laid down their life to protect. Through Love, We have to preserve the light forever.
Intent of the 60th anniversary, 25th of June
Non-profit volunteer Association Mannam CorporationRepublic of Korea will always remember you.
Representative of MANNAM, Kim Nam-Hee
As the mother bird covers the baby bird with its wings so they won’t get wet from the rain…
You gave away your precious and unique youth to protect the Korean peninsula from the pouring rain of bomb shells. Doubtless the heavens would be impressed. You participated in things which someone had to do.
Veterans of the war! Now I know that you are like our parents of Korea who has given us birth. Tears flowed in my heart when I felt the hearts of the Father’s whom sacrificed everything for their children.
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, we, as children of yours, set this place today to remember your sacrifice of blood once again and to tend to our parents with expression of filial piety. The Volunteer Association of MANNAM will work even harder, doing more volunteer works, and will be even more humble in this country that you protected. Your noble sacrifice for your country and today’s impressive meeting will be remembered forever in history. Thank you.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
[MANNAM internationla] Do We Want the Two Koreas to Be United?
Koreas to iron out deal on S. Korean workers' rights at Kaesong talks
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will try to work out a deal aimed at enhancing the rights and safety of South Korean workers at their joint factory complex in the communist country in upcoming talks, a government source said Thursday.
Talks planned for Friday are expected to touch on issues that were not fully agreed upon during negotiations held earlier in the week. Marathon talks that ended early Wednesday yielded an opening date for the Kaesong Industrial Complex, effectively ending the five-month-long standoff.
The factory park located in the North Korean border city of Kaesong has been closed since early April after Pyongyang unilaterally pulled out all of its workers citing provocations from South Korea and heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
The latest agreement also called for sub-committee panel talks to be held within the week to discuss issues that were not fully ironed out.
"Two sub-committee meetings touching on communications and travel, as well as rights governing people who are staying there for extended periods of time will likely be held," a unification ministry official who declined to be identified said. He did not elaborate on the details but hinted that there is a possibility that headway can be made on key issues that can lead to an agreement.
Seoul has said that in the event of a South Korean national being detained, he or she should have the right to legal counsel. This move can allow South Korean officials to be present when the offender is being questioned by North Korean authorities.
"In past talks, the North has not rejected such calls made by the South, and since they had time to examine the proposal, we expect some sort of reply," the official said.
This right is part of the "progressive development" process that Seoul seeks for the Kaesong factory zone, he added. Progressive development aims to lay a firm foundation for building trust and sustainable growth in cross-border relations.
Besides workers' rights, the two sides are likely to touch on technical details related to improving communications like permitting Internet access at Kaesong, as well as the use of incorporating radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to ease cross-border movement to and from the inter-Korean factory park.
The ministry already said that RFID and Internet access issues can be resolved within the year, although it may take a bit longer to handle the issue surrounding the mobile phone use. Mobile phone issue needs to be approved by the North Korean military.
If the two sides see eye to eye on these areas, they may be able to sign affiliated agreements when the joint management committee meets next Monday. Affiliated agreements can force the North to implement what it already promised to do in the past.
Officials engaged in talks have hinted that compared with the past, the North seems more willing to listen to proposals. This may be due to the possibility that an agreement in Kaesong can affect upcoming talks to reopen the Mount Kumgang resort to tourism.
Seoul has called for talks to take place on Oct. 2 to discuss possibly resuming South Korean tours to the scenic mountain resort in North Korea that have been suspended since July 2008. The suspension followed the shooting death of a South Korean tourist by a North Korean guard.
yonngong@yna.co.kr
source: http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2013/09/12/72/0301000000AEN20130912004400315F.html
Do We Want the Two Koreas to Be United?
As one of wish for unification, I'm happy to hear the news.
Korean reunification is a task that must be fulfilled in our generation.
An opportunity, It would become the meaningful step for the reunification of the two Koreas.
Please join with MANNAM Volunteer Association and work in unison as a Man Hee Lee peace leader.
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea will try to work out a deal aimed at enhancing the rights and safety of South Korean workers at their joint factory complex in the communist country in upcoming talks, a government source said Thursday.
Talks planned for Friday are expected to touch on issues that were not fully agreed upon during negotiations held earlier in the week. Marathon talks that ended early Wednesday yielded an opening date for the Kaesong Industrial Complex, effectively ending the five-month-long standoff.
The factory park located in the North Korean border city of Kaesong has been closed since early April after Pyongyang unilaterally pulled out all of its workers citing provocations from South Korea and heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
The latest agreement also called for sub-committee panel talks to be held within the week to discuss issues that were not fully ironed out.
"Two sub-committee meetings touching on communications and travel, as well as rights governing people who are staying there for extended periods of time will likely be held," a unification ministry official who declined to be identified said. He did not elaborate on the details but hinted that there is a possibility that headway can be made on key issues that can lead to an agreement.Seoul has said that in the event of a South Korean national being detained, he or she should have the right to legal counsel. This move can allow South Korean officials to be present when the offender is being questioned by North Korean authorities.
"In past talks, the North has not rejected such calls made by the South, and since they had time to examine the proposal, we expect some sort of reply," the official said.
This right is part of the "progressive development" process that Seoul seeks for the Kaesong factory zone, he added. Progressive development aims to lay a firm foundation for building trust and sustainable growth in cross-border relations.
Besides workers' rights, the two sides are likely to touch on technical details related to improving communications like permitting Internet access at Kaesong, as well as the use of incorporating radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to ease cross-border movement to and from the inter-Korean factory park.
The ministry already said that RFID and Internet access issues can be resolved within the year, although it may take a bit longer to handle the issue surrounding the mobile phone use. Mobile phone issue needs to be approved by the North Korean military.
If the two sides see eye to eye on these areas, they may be able to sign affiliated agreements when the joint management committee meets next Monday. Affiliated agreements can force the North to implement what it already promised to do in the past.
Officials engaged in talks have hinted that compared with the past, the North seems more willing to listen to proposals. This may be due to the possibility that an agreement in Kaesong can affect upcoming talks to reopen the Mount Kumgang resort to tourism.
Seoul has called for talks to take place on Oct. 2 to discuss possibly resuming South Korean tours to the scenic mountain resort in North Korea that have been suspended since July 2008. The suspension followed the shooting death of a South Korean tourist by a North Korean guard.
yonngong@yna.co.kr
source: http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2013/09/12/72/0301000000AEN20130912004400315F.html
Do We Want the Two Koreas to Be United?
As one of wish for unification, I'm happy to hear the news.
Korean reunification is a task that must be fulfilled in our generation.
An opportunity, It would become the meaningful step for the reunification of the two Koreas.
Please join with MANNAM Volunteer Association and work in unison as a Man Hee Lee peace leader.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
[MANNAM Volunteer Association] MANNAM visiting elderly home
The Light of the World
Visiting elderly home
Away from the hectic city life,
We are going to meet our precious person.
As a volunteer, as a neighbor,
As a volunteer, as a neighbor,
we wanted to share our warm hearts with her.
Her name is Mrs. Seo Kyung Ae and she is now 104 years old.
Like a family, like a friend
we became the love for each other.
Look. Her smile is so bright and still beautiful.
Her name is Mrs. Seo Kyung Ae and she is now 104 years old.
Like a family, like a friend
we became the love for each other.
Look. Her smile is so bright and still beautiful.
Our today volunteer pics that was nice work we do and spend pretty good time.
I do care again the flowers and thats why myself feel good.
-Fauf Abdul
I do care again the flowers and thats why myself feel good.
-Fauf Abdul
MANNAM Volunteer Association
Thursday, September 5, 2013
[MANNAM Peace; Man Hee Lee Peace Leader] China proposes holding informal six-party meeting on N. Korea
China proposes holding informal six-party meeting on N. Korea
BEIJING, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- China has proposed holding an informal meeting this month with senior officials from six nations involving the long-stalled negotiations aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear weapons program, a diplomatic source said Thursday.
The proposal was made in August before China's chief nuclear envoy, Wu Dawei, held talks in Pyongyang last week with his North Korean counterpart, Kim Kye-gwan, the source said on the condition of anonymity, in another indication Beijing is stepping up its efforts to re-start the six-party talks.
Organized by the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), affiliated with China's foreign ministry, the proposed date of Sept. 18 for the so-called Track 1.5 meeting in Beijing coincides with the eighth anniversary of a 2005 agreement when the six nations achieved their first breakthrough in resolving the North's nuclear standoff during the multilateral dialogue.
"The Chinese side offered a Track 1.5 meeting with senior diplomats from the six-party member states, including North Korea in the wake of the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 19 Joint Declaration," the source said, referring to the 2005 agreement.
China's foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei confirmed that the CIIS will "hold a seminar on Sept. 18 to review the past course of the six-party talks."
During a regular press briefing on Thursday, Hong said the Beijing seminar was organized to "celebrate the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 19 Joint Declaration as well as the 10th anniversary of the six-party talks." He declined to say who would join the meeting.
During the talks between Wu and Kim in Pyongyang, North Korea agreed to send its nuclear envoy, Ri Yong-ho, to the proposed meeting, according to the source.
China has also asked South Korea, the U.S. and Japan to send their chief nuclear negotiators to the informal six-party talks, but the three nations were cold to the Chinese proposal because North Korea has shown no signs of giving up its nuclear ambitions, the source said.
"It is uncertain whether South Korea, the U.S. and Japan would send their chief nuclear envoys to the proposed meeting in Beijing," the source said.
"At stake is whether North Korea would change its stance on denuclearization, but there are no such signs," the source said. "Under the circumstance, it is difficult for the Chinese efforts to make a significant achievement."
Hong, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, urged nations to resume the six-party talks.
"The six-party talks remain an important platform for the realization of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and also an important mechanism for the improvement of relations between relevant parties," Hong said.
"We hope that our relevant parties will stick to the six-party talks and solve relevant issues through dialogue," Hong said.
North Korea, which has conducted three nuclear tests since 2006, walked out of the six-party talks that also involve South Korea, the U.S., China, Japan and Russia in early 2009. Following its third nuclear test in February this year, Pyongyang has said its nuclear program is not negotiable.
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula, however, have been eased in recent months as North Korea has reached out to Seoul and Washington, expressing its willingness to rejoin the six-party talks.
South Korea, the U.S. and Japan have called on North Korea to demonstrate its seriousness about denuclearizing through concrete action as a precondition to resuming the six-party dialogue with them.
North Korea has expressed its willingness to rejoin the six-party talks but has shown no signs of accepting such conditions set by Seoul and Washington. Instead, North Korea has insisted on being recognized as a nuclear power.
kdh@yna.co.kr
(END)
sourse: http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2013/09/05/70/0301000000AEN20130905009000315F.html
Beijing has had several rounds of talks with Russia, South and North Korea, Japan, and the United States.
Beijing has also hosted several rounds of six-party talks aimed at convincing North Korea to give up its nuclear programs.
However, Formal six-way talks concerning North Korea's nuclear weapons development, hosted by China, have been stalled since last November.
South Korea, China, Russia and Japan have also been calling on North Korea to re-join the six-nation talks.
Jiang said China will continue efforts to boost the six-party talks and strive for the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula.
I wish that peace come to us as soon as possible.
Already MANNAM Volunteer association work for the world peace with International peace youth group.
also, we have same belief which make up its world peace. our belief is from Man Hee Lee Peace Leader(Peace Advocate).
He devoted his lifetime to the cause of world peace.
We hope that the time will come soon when we shall live peacefully in the unified fatherland.
BEIJING, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- China has proposed holding an informal meeting this month with senior officials from six nations involving the long-stalled negotiations aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear weapons program, a diplomatic source said Thursday. The proposal was made in August before China's chief nuclear envoy, Wu Dawei, held talks in Pyongyang last week with his North Korean counterpart, Kim Kye-gwan, the source said on the condition of anonymity, in another indication Beijing is stepping up its efforts to re-start the six-party talks.
Organized by the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), affiliated with China's foreign ministry, the proposed date of Sept. 18 for the so-called Track 1.5 meeting in Beijing coincides with the eighth anniversary of a 2005 agreement when the six nations achieved their first breakthrough in resolving the North's nuclear standoff during the multilateral dialogue.
"The Chinese side offered a Track 1.5 meeting with senior diplomats from the six-party member states, including North Korea in the wake of the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 19 Joint Declaration," the source said, referring to the 2005 agreement.
China's foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei confirmed that the CIIS will "hold a seminar on Sept. 18 to review the past course of the six-party talks."
During a regular press briefing on Thursday, Hong said the Beijing seminar was organized to "celebrate the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 19 Joint Declaration as well as the 10th anniversary of the six-party talks." He declined to say who would join the meeting.
During the talks between Wu and Kim in Pyongyang, North Korea agreed to send its nuclear envoy, Ri Yong-ho, to the proposed meeting, according to the source.
China has also asked South Korea, the U.S. and Japan to send their chief nuclear negotiators to the informal six-party talks, but the three nations were cold to the Chinese proposal because North Korea has shown no signs of giving up its nuclear ambitions, the source said.
"It is uncertain whether South Korea, the U.S. and Japan would send their chief nuclear envoys to the proposed meeting in Beijing," the source said.
"At stake is whether North Korea would change its stance on denuclearization, but there are no such signs," the source said. "Under the circumstance, it is difficult for the Chinese efforts to make a significant achievement."
Hong, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, urged nations to resume the six-party talks.
"The six-party talks remain an important platform for the realization of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and also an important mechanism for the improvement of relations between relevant parties," Hong said.
"We hope that our relevant parties will stick to the six-party talks and solve relevant issues through dialogue," Hong said.
North Korea, which has conducted three nuclear tests since 2006, walked out of the six-party talks that also involve South Korea, the U.S., China, Japan and Russia in early 2009. Following its third nuclear test in February this year, Pyongyang has said its nuclear program is not negotiable.
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula, however, have been eased in recent months as North Korea has reached out to Seoul and Washington, expressing its willingness to rejoin the six-party talks.
South Korea, the U.S. and Japan have called on North Korea to demonstrate its seriousness about denuclearizing through concrete action as a precondition to resuming the six-party dialogue with them.
North Korea has expressed its willingness to rejoin the six-party talks but has shown no signs of accepting such conditions set by Seoul and Washington. Instead, North Korea has insisted on being recognized as a nuclear power.
kdh@yna.co.kr
(END)
sourse: http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2013/09/05/70/0301000000AEN20130905009000315F.html
Beijing has had several rounds of talks with Russia, South and North Korea, Japan, and the United States.
Beijing has also hosted several rounds of six-party talks aimed at convincing North Korea to give up its nuclear programs.
However, Formal six-way talks concerning North Korea's nuclear weapons development, hosted by China, have been stalled since last November.
South Korea, China, Russia and Japan have also been calling on North Korea to re-join the six-nation talks.
Jiang said China will continue efforts to boost the six-party talks and strive for the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula.
I wish that peace come to us as soon as possible.
Already MANNAM Volunteer association work for the world peace with International peace youth group.
also, we have same belief which make up its world peace. our belief is from Man Hee Lee Peace Leader(Peace Advocate).
He devoted his lifetime to the cause of world peace.
We hope that the time will come soon when we shall live peacefully in the unified fatherland.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
[MANNAM International Victory Cup] MANNAM International Victory Cup held in Eul-suk do
Hello! Warm hearted people! I am Ji Hong-Gu. It has been almost 2 years since I joined MANNAM and Titans football team.
I took a part in the MANNAM International Victory Cup on August 25th, 2013 in Eul-suk do, Busan.
The Busan MANNAM South branch personnel helped participating teams from start to finish so that all participants could concentrate fully on matches. I know that, as a Korean, it is a really hard and difficult job to organize a multinational football/soccer competition; especially in terms of gathering so many participating foreigners, but they successfully did so for the sole purpose of promoting peace.
I have been particularly impressed by one thing since I have joined the MANNAM volunteer association. Usually many Koreans are hesitant to have a conversation with foreigners outside of an English academy. But MANNAM’s people are always making an attempt to be nice and kind to everyone, to practice peace regardless of nationality, race, religion, or language. Even some members who cannot speak a foreign language very well have been trying hard to encourage others to fully embrace the idea of peace and volunteerism.
That’s why the TITANS football team is the best team I have ever been a part of in my life. It has great team mates from different countries, religions, and physical make-ups. It is the best part of being with the Titans.
Titans took second place with a record of 1 win and 2 ties at the MANNAM International Victory Cup held in Eul-suk do (을숙도). All members were anxious to go to the finals in Ansan more than ever. But after the competition, nobody cared who the winner was. Instead they just encouraged each other and hoped each could go to the finals next time. The really good thing was that we met many new friends no matter who won in the end.
It was the football tournament that was able to remind us of peace and allowed us to enjoy football all together.
Anyone can organize a sports competition or take a part in one, but MANNAM sets itself apart by holding a sports competition in the name of peace; a peace that stems straight from their heart.
Thank you so much again. May we all live to see our world at peace.
Monday, August 19, 2013
[MANNAM International] MANNAM Potluck Party in the new MANNAM office (Busan South)
Last weekend we had opened protluck party after we moved to our new MANNAM office.
Many MANNAM Volunteer members attended this party.
We were able to try many other countries traditional food through this potluck party.
As enjoying the party, we talked about our country and how foreigners are doing in Korea and the most thing I enjoyed was eating each traditional foods.
One of our members 'Hermes Ron' wrote his feelings that day.
One of our members 'Hermes Ron' wrote his feelings that day.
Not only the weather was warm on the day of the meeting, also the vibes and ties of friendship,
good willingness was glowing through out the whole evening.
I went with my girlfriend and good friend Jason from Wales to the event, since we got out of the
subway station of Gwangalli, already a person (MANNAM Volunteer Association) was waiting for whoever arrived at that point and guide them(in our case us) to the place of the meeting.
At the front desk a welcoming face greeting us and asking us to join inside and sit in one of the many places available, to find inside friends and familiar faces all from the MANNAM group, specially the ones who every weekend make the effort to join the Futbol team.
We were introduced to group leaders of Cultural and Sport activities, and freely invited to join whichever activity we were interested on doing. During the presentations personally I was glad I could salute people I knew having conversations and laughs with them, basically I had a nice evening.
Hermes Ron
Guadalajara, Mexico
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