UN Nelson Mandela International Day Commemorative Lecture

10:00 a.m., 18 July 2013 (Thu)

Grand Peace Hall, Kyung Hee University

Organized by Kyung Hee University^Kyung Hee Cyber University South African Embassy, Seoul

Sponsored by POSCO

We are here today to honor the memory of one individual.

Madiba Nelson Mandela was a great spirit who turned a miracle only dreamed of into a vi-brant reality and embraced hatred and vengeance with love and reconciliation. People call him “Madiba” which means respect in the native tongue of his Xhosa tribe.

Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in the small village of Umtatu in South Africa. Born an ordinary boy of the Xhosa tribe, he would become a world leader dedicated to the eradica-tion of apartheid, a system of racial segregation enforced through legislation. Mandela be-lieved in the universal human right to freedom and equality regardless of race and ideology, and devoted his life to promoting human rights against the oppressive system of apartheid.

However, his sacrifice in this struggle was beyond imagination. While enduring 27 years of imprisonment in the brutal Robben Island Prison where he was completely denied his basic human dignity, he refused to give up. Left alone in a prison of darkness, he recited poems of hope instead of despairing.

“I thank whatever gods may be / For my unconquerable soul… / I am the master of my fate: / I am the captain of my soul.”

Even after he was released from prison, Mandela continued to support the Anti-Apartheid Movement as an advocate of reconciliation, not revenge. Upon the abolishment of apartheid, he was elected as South Africa’s first black president in the country’s first all-race elections. He created prosperity in the midst of poverty, found progress within despair, and embraced a politics of not anger but reconciliation. Putting aside all hatred in the spirit of reconciliation and tolerance, he paved the way to a world of unity.

In recognition of his exceptional life and spirit, the United Nations proclaimed Mandela’s birthday, July 18, as “Nelson Mandela International Day.” Sharing in his dreams and vision, Kyung Hee University and the South African Embassy in Seoul have joined hands for a fes-tival of peace and unity. At a time when hatred and anger seem to permeate all corners of the globe, we seek to share the stories of forgiveness and reconciliation written by Mandela and to celebrate the birth of a new civilization of love and hope.

Introduction

UN Nelson Mandela International Day Commemorative Lecture

In 2009, the United Nations officially declared July 18th, the birthday of former South Afri-can President Nelson Mandela, as the “Nelson Mandela International Day” in recognition of his lifetime of dedication to peacemaking.

Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years while championing the abolishment of apartheid, a system of racial segregation. He overcame discouragement and adversity with an unwaver-ing belief in democracy, freedom, and human rights. By forgiving his oppressors and those who threatened his life, Mandela brought peace to his home country. Once a guerrilla fight-er, today a saint, Nelson Mandela is recognized as the greatest leader of our age.

UN Nelson Mandela International Day Commemorative Lecture

Special Lecture

Sung-Jae Kim

Chair-Professor of Yonsei University, Chairman of Kyung-In Broadcasting

and Former Minister of Culture & Tourism

Nelson Mandela: Apostle of Reconciliation and Peace

T o w a r d s G l o b a l E m i n E n c E

UN Nelson Mandela International Day Commemorative Lecture

Moderator Byong-Jin Ahn Vice President of Kyung Hee Cyber University

Opening Moderator

Welcoming Remarks Inwon Choue President of Kyung Hee University

Congratulatory Remarks Hilton Anthony Dennis Ambassador of South Africa

Video Screening Commemorative Video

Special LectureSung-Jae Kim Former Minister of Culture & Tourism and

Chair-Professor of Yonsei University

Commemorative ConcertVocal Performance: Hyoung-Kyoo Kang and student chorusPiano Trio

Peace Greeting Handshake and Hug of Peace

Reception 3rd Floor, Grand Peace Hall

Forum on Korea-Africa Exchange and Cooperation: Future of Africa – Integration and Cooperation

Moderator Kyung-Lae Lee Director of Center for African Studies

Greeting Jin-Young Chung Vice President of External Affairs

Mandela and South Africa in the Post-Apartheid Era

Sang-Hyun Seo Researcher, POSCO Research Institute

Jae-Myung Yoo Professor, Kyung Hee University

Pan-Africanism: Mandela and DiopKyu-Hyun Park Researcher, Kyung Hee University Africa Institute

Kyung-Rang Kim Professor, Seoul National University

The Future of Korea-Africa Economic Exchange

Young-Ho Park Africa Team Leader, Korea Institute for Economic Policy

Ki-Dae Lim Professor, Hannam University

Open Discussion All participants

13:00~17:00

10:00~12:30