About KSM
Selfless sharing – not only of resources but also of pain and sorrow, yearning and hope – is the first step on the road to reconciliation
Korean Sharing Movement (KSM)
The Korean Sharing Movement (KSM) was founded on June 21, 1996, in response to the severe food crisis in North Korea and its appeal for emergency assistance. KSM began as a nationwide movement which was founded with participation from six major religious orders, including Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Buddhist organizations, along with several major civic groups in South Korea.
Since its founding, KSM has worked to advance reconciliation between South and North Korea and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula through inter-Korean cooperation projects and peace solidarity initiatives at home and abroad. KSM also carries out a wide range of civic engagement programs and peace education activities to raise public awareness of Korean Peninsula issues and foster a culture of peace. In addition, KSM continues to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with Korean diaspora communities around the world in advancing these goals.«
Vision
A world where people on the Korean Peninsula and their neighbors live together in peacer
Mission
KSM creates foundations for peaceful coexistence by building trust through communication, solidarity, and cooperation.
Our Work
1. Promote a culture of peace through dialogue and discussion
Civic engagement platform grounded in respect and inclusion: We illuminate and confront the conflicts caused by division, identify pathways for change, and envision together a future of peaceful coexistence.
Peace education through mutual learning: We expand the horizons of peace by linking our values and aspirations to the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
2. Create a framework for sustainable peace on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia through solidarity and cooperation
Collective peace action and policy engagement: We collaborate with partners at home and abroad to elevate voices for peace, and build the consensus and institutional frameworks required to realize it.
Solidarity with the Korean diaspora in support of peace: We engage with Korean diaspora communities to develop a shared vision of peace for the Korean Peninsula, respond to humanitarian needs, and reinforce bonds of solidarity.
3. Advance inter-Korean exchange and cooperation that contributes to peaceful coexistence and shared prosperity
Communication and engagement through diverse channels: We establish inter-Korean and international dialogue channels to build trust through continuous exchange and engagement.
Inter-Korean cooperation for sustainable well-being: We pursue cooperation to address shared challenges, including regional tensions, climate change, and disasters, while also improving the well-being of all people living in the region.
4. Develop KSM as a shared platform for all who envision a peaceful Korean Peninsula
A hub for people-to-people connection: We connect people across generations, communities, and perspectives to ensure that all can participate in shaping peace.
A sustainable foundation for action: We cultivate public trust and support based on an organizational culture of respect and accountability to guarantee stable financial and operational foundations for our work.
Contact Information
Address: 46, Mapodaero 4 Na-gil, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, R.O.Korea (04176)
Tel: +82-2-734-7070
Fax: +82-2-734-8770
E-mail: ksmseoul@ksm.or.kr