Kyung Hee Foundation awards Miwon Peace Prize to Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

The Kyung Hee University Foundation has announced the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) as the recipient of its second Miwon Peace Prize. The award honors the organization's significant contributions to global peace and human security through scientific analysis and awareness campaigns.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, known for publishing the symbolic "Doomsday Clock," was selected for its work in highlighting existential threats facing humanity, including nuclear proliferation, climate change, and the risks associated with artificial intelligence. The foundation cited BAS's role in informing policymakers and the public about these critical issues.

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has contributed to enabling policymakers and civil society to practice science-based peace and human security for over 80 years.

The Miwon Peace Prize, established in 2024, aims to recognize individuals and organizations that promote peace and a sustainable future through education and research, reflecting the founding philosophy of Kyung Hee University. The award includes a $200,000 grant, funded by the Miwon Peace Prize Foundation established by the alumni association in the United States.

The award ceremony is scheduled for September 21, aligning with the International Day of Peace, during the 45th World Peace Day Commemorative International Conference, "Peace BAR Festival." The selection committee, led by former UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova, praised BAS for its decades-long commitment to advocating for science-based peace and human security.

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Today is an era of complex crises where various risks are interconnected. We hope this serves as an opportunity to seek new reflection and a path to peace for the future of humanity, together with the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which has conveyed the warnings of the times through scientific insight.