The Jeju Peace Institute (JPI; Korean: 제주평화연구원; Hanja: 濟州平和硏究院) is a South Koreanthink tank that was created in 2006 as research institution devoted to the study and promotion of peace on the Korean Peninsula and to foster regional cooperation in East Asia. It is located in the International Peace Center, the Jungmun Tourism Complex, which is on the southern coast of Jeju Island.
Purpose & background
The Jeju Peace Institute was founded with three goals: to promote the vision of Northeast Asia as a region of unity and cooperation, to raise Jeju's stature as an Island of World Peace,[1] and to become a leading organization in peace research and programs throughout Asia and the world. JPI's mission of fostering understanding is not exclusive to international politics, and help the people of Jeju strengthen their relationship with the mainland. Its purpose also promotes the use of economic-political diplomacy in achieving stable peace.
Jeju Peace Institute in International Peace Center, Jeju
Legal status
The Jeju International Peace Foundation had its first general meeting in January 2006 to establish and organize management for the Jeju Peace Institute. JPI became operational in the same month by filing its article of association with the Jeju Regional Court as a non-profit organization.
Source of operating funds
JPI's operating budget is to come from a planned 20 billion won foundation fund. The fund was fully made up by 2008 with funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea, the Jeju provincial government and donations from the private sector.
JPI regularly publishes on and off-line materials to disseminate research findings and conference results to major institutions, interested individuals and experts.
JPI Policy Forum
JPI PeaceNet
Jeju Forum Reports
Research Reports
Organizer of Jeju Peace Forum
Jeju Peace Forum (Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity) held in May as an annual meeting is organized by the permanent secretariat in the Jeju Peace Institute.[2]
