A step toward world peace could be achieved by Korea, Japan, and the United States jointly celebrating their promotion of cherry blossom festivals based on Jeju Island native Prunus Yeodensis, or Somei- Yoshino Cherry trees. Based on bio-diplomacy, this celebration of new beginnings and the emphemeral nature of the material world could be a foundation for peace-building by these three nations and others and for putting aside past grievances.

Abstract
Introduction
Prunus yeodensis Origin Narratives
Prunus yedoensis Inspiration for Bio-Diplomacy
References

• Louis W. Goodman(School of International Service, American University, USA)