A global organization called Universal Peace Federation (UPF) has announced that Dr. Hak Ja Han has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination was made by Ján Figeľ, a former European Union official who works on religious freedom issues.

Why she was nominated
Dr. Han has spent many years working to promote peace around the world, Some of her key efforts include

Bringing religions together: She has helped connect people from different faiths through dialogue and cooperation.

Korean Peninsula peace work: She has organized large international events encouraging peaceful reunification between North and South Korea.

Humanitarian efforts: She founded the Sunhak Peace Prize, which honors people working for global peace.

Working with the UN: Her organizations cooperate with the United Nations on global issues.

Peace proposal in Korea: She suggested turning the border between North and South Korea into a peace park.

Cultural outreach: Programs like a Korean children’s dance group have been used to promote cultural understanding.

Supporters say Dr. Han has spent her life bringing people together across different religions, cultures, and political views. They believe her work has helped create real opportunities for cooperation and peace.

Dr. Han was born in what is now North Korea and experienced the effects of war and division early in life. She later co-founded major international groups, including the Universal Peace Federation and the Women’s Federation for World Peace.

Being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize is an honor, but it does not mean she will win. Each year, many people are nominated, and the final decision is made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.