Dealing with the images of an enemy that disrupts the peace inside ourselves

On June 22nd, around 70 participants such as peace activists, other NGO staff and some graduate students, participated in a workshop at the Methodist Theological University in Seoul.

This workshop was sponsored by the Center for Nonviolent Communication. Katherine Han, representative of the NVC and certified leader of the CNVC led participants in transforming the image of the enemy and the negative energy within us towards social change by means of "Nonviolence Communication'.

The interactive workshop had elements of role play, group interchange and brainstorming with the aim of identifying mechanical reaction patterns and new ways to surpass conflict through a third way that is not violent and not just avoidance of conflict, but through the use of more effective communication skills.

Dr. Park Sung-Yong, WM coordinator said following the workshop, "We hope that more people find the peace inside themselves with the charm of nonviolence communication which deals with the hidden violence and antagonism."

The Korea Committee for the world march for peace and nonviolence, consisting of more 30 peace NGOs, are planning many important upcoming events for peace and nonviolence.