Korean Peninsula
The Elders hope to help improve inter-Korean relations, encourage dialogue on security and nuclear issues aimed at relaxing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and highlight worsening humanitarian conditions in North Korea.
The Elders visit North and South Korea
In April 2011 Jimmy Carter, Martti Ahtisaari, Gro Brundtland and Mary Robinson travelled to North and South Korea. This video follows the Elders on their visit, including the moment when they received a last-minute message from North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.