Korean War Anniversary ignites Youth Protest in Hollywood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2013

LOS ANGELES –Yells and screams marked the 63rd anniversary of the start of the 1950-53 Korean War in Hollywood yesterday.

“We want to make known on this day that the blood shed by American and Korean veterans is remembered and alive today through the desire of peace in the hearts of the youth” said Danny Vojta, a resident of Los Angeles whose grandfather fought in the war.

Youth organizations from Los Angeles and Orange County are participating in the World Peace Youth Walk in Hollywood. The march is hosted by the International Peace Youth Group for World Peace and Restoration, Los Angeles branch and is a part of a global movement of peace rallies held around the world today by over 120 youth organizations. The start of the movement began on May 25, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea which gathered over 27,000 youth to rally for peace and hear the Declaration of Peace.

The Declaration of Peace is written by the chairman of the Culture of Heaven and World Peace, Mr. Man Lee, a veteran of the Korean War. “We call on every person, every man, woman and child in the world to pick up the mantle of peace. In whatever way you can, we ask that you work to further the cause of world peace and restoration, making it a reality in your direct environment.”

The rally was held from 11:00AM to 2PM on Hollywood Blvd between La Brea Ave and Highland Ave.

For more information, please contact Media Relations -- Amy Nguyen: 714-584-5114

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