I insist the solution be music. Hyung-Joon Won, South Korean violinist, spoke this line while giving a talk at Merton College. It speaks volumes about his mission to bridge the gap between the two Koreas by bringing together musicians from both sides, which he has made his life’s work. Born in a divided country, Won seeks to find ways to heal its wounds: a dedicated musician and conductor, he advocates for promoting peace on the Korean Peninsula through providing a platform for exchange in which North and South Koreans can share the stage. He has performed in various countries, especially his concerts with a North Korean musician in China and Sweden last year. Speaking about the various obstacles he encountered in his efforts to make an inter-Korean performance possible, the sense of urgency that he attached to such initiatives was apparent as he painted a compelling picture of his musical journey. Hyung-Joon Won Won’s personal connection to North Korea also underlies his