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Nice Idea But - Unfortunately - Moribund!

The "Int'l Cooperation of Environmental Youth" released y'day the following stuff:

Jonathan Lee, a 13 year old youth environmental activist from the United States, is entering the reclusive North on a humanitarian environmental mission – to suggest peace.   A bold move, particularly with the strains between the DPRK, it's southern neighbor (South Korea) and the United States.  In spite of the danger and warnings, Jonathan is determined to at least try.  After all, he has no political agenda.  No nefarious motive.  He just wants there to be peace for the sake of the children, the innocents in this 60 year conflict.

 
How does he propose for a peaceful coexistence?  Through the creation of a peace forest in the most dangerous part of Korea – the DMZ.  What is the DMZ?  It is short for “Demilitarized Zone” and is the place where North meets South and South meets North with barbed wires and military personnel.  A peace forest in this area would be a stark contract to the surrounding area.  But, Jonathan has in mind a “Children's Peace Forest,” one in which chestnut trees would be planted - trees that would not only help the environment, but would also provide food for the North Koreans.

 
While Jonathan knows many think this is a crazy idea, he feels it's worth a try.  After all, he has nothing to lose.  Not really.  He will be in the North with approval, so there should be no problems with his entry (along with his parents).  If his suggestion is met with disapproval, then nothing is lost.  But, with the remote chance that the illusive leader of the North should decide to go along with it, then everything can be gained.

 
The proposed motto of the Children's Peace Forest is as bold as the idea of entering the north to speak to the government – Above politics; Above conflicts; Above borders; Above ideology; It's all about giving hope to people and children around the world.

For more info, incl. J. Lee's (naïve)statement on video, check out:
☞ Hopes to Suggest a Peace Forest in the DMZ

Related article:
☞ Teenager seeks to meet NK leader for 'Peace forest' (K. Times, 8.10)