We called him, “Benj.’ The villagers used to call him, ‘Benjari,’ which sounds similar to the name of a fish, “jari,’ very common in the Jeju Island. It was Miryang, a village woman, who put him with such nickname. A villager poet, Kim Sung-Gyu wrote a poem for ‘Benjari,’ from the intimate feeling toward him. Benjamin Monnet, a French peace […]
On March 2, there is the 16th Citizens’ Concentration Day on Gangjeong- A nationwide citizens’ action day in commemoration of the 1 st anniversary of the blast on the Gureombi Rock. It is the next day of March 1 when there will be the 2nd event for the Jeju to be demilitarized. The National Network of Korean Civil Society […]
Following the Jan. 27 event, the 2nd event to build the Jeju as the Demilitarized Peace Island is held in the Gwandeokjeong, Jeju City, Jeju island on March 1, from 11 am to the afternoon. Internationals are welcome to join. Please see the detailed information in the below (translation of the event notice sent by the preparatory people) Otherwise, […]
In this month’s issue: Launch of the new demilitarize Jeju campaign, Samsung above the law?, U.S. military wrecks in coral reef, more prisoner releases, Yang Yoon-Mo arrested and on hunger strick, Interview with former prisoner, continued environmental regulation problems, and more! Download PDF
Update: See the photos on the candle vigil for Yang Yoon-Mo in front of the Jeju prison, here, here and here Update: See the photos of solidarity for Yang Yoon-Mo in Okinawa, see here. …………………………………………………. International Solidarity Messages for Prof. Yang Yoon-Mo (Feb. 11 to 14, 2013) The Gangjeong Village International Team has requested the peacemakers in the world […]
Update: You can see the collection of international solidarity messages upon Yang’s 15th prison fast day, here. Prof. Yang Yoon-Mo who was arrested and imprisoned directly from the court on Feb. 1 hits his 15th prison fast on Feb. 15. There is a peace candle culture event, praying for the release of Yang Yoon-Mo. In front of the Jeju […]
In the morning of Feb. 8, Paco Booyah got the court decision of probation, meaning postponement of sentence. we are so pleased to inform this and thank a lawyer Paik Shinok. we also congratulate, Silver, his significant other! Paco has been investigated by the police including the coast guard for four cases and the prosecutors have indicted him for […]
Park Seung-Ho who was arrested near the communal restaurant in the village on Sept. 14, 2012 (during the 2012 WCC period) was released on bail on Feb. 5, 2013 after 144 days’ imprisonment. He had been arrested for the reason that he had not responded to the police call. However, the truth is that he had been targeted by the […]
Conclusion in advance: What the simulation T/F team proved out on Jan. 31 is the ‘Civilian-Military Complex Port,’ is IMPOSSIBLE. Still They are deceiving themselves, not to mention people by saying, “NO PROBLEM.’ On Jan. 31, the Office of the Prime Minister and Jeju Island government stated that there is ‘no problem’ in the matter of 150,000 ton cruise port-entry & […]
Update (March 24) Prof. Yang Yoon-Mo’s oral statement ending 52 days’ prison fast Update (Feb. 11): Yang Yoon-Mo will hit 15th day prison fast on Feb. 15: More on Yang Yoon-Mo Source: Paco Booyah Yang Yoon-Mo, a movie critic, was arrested directly from the court Yang Yoon-Mo, a movie critic and one of the prominent opponents against […]
