War and Peace in Korea and Vietnam – a Journey of Peace by David Hartsough May 15, 2014 I have recently returned from three weeks in Korea and Vietnam, countries which have in the past and are still suffering from the ravages of war. Korea – North and South are caught in the tragic cold […]
From May 12th- 19th, Gangjeong people visited Okinawa in the solidarity with Okinawa people against the US base and learned about the tragic war experiences of Okinawa. […]
Re-blogged from the Eurasia Review ASIA PEACE PIVOT, FROM JEJU AND AFGHANISTAN – OPED By VCNV By Dr Hakim “Don’t you touch me!” declared Mi Ryang. South Korean police were clamping down on a villager who was resisting the construction of a Korean/U.S. naval base at her village. Mi Ryang managed to turn the police away by taking off her […]
Re-blogged from the Nuclear Resister by Kathy Kelly May 24, 2014 Jeju Island, South Korea – For the past two weeks, I’ve been in the Republic of Korea (ROK), as a guest of peace activists living in Gangjeong Villageon ROK’s Jeju Island. Gangjeong is one of the ROK’s smallest villages, yet activists here, in their struggle against the construction of a massive […]
The below is a re-blog from War Resisters’ International 20 May 2014 — javier Yeo-ok Yang and Jungmin Choi, activists of World Without War, and Reverend Bora Im of Hyanglin Church were put into prison on May 20. They were sentenced to pay a fine of two million won each (approximately 2,000 USD) for taking a direct action to block […]
It’s that time again! In this month’s issue: Yang Yoon-Mo Free at last, April 3rd Remembrances, 4 catholics arrested, letter from David Hartsough, Trial Updates, Peace for the Sea Camp, Peace Book Cafe anniversary, international solidarity, and more! Download PDF
Yang Yoon-Mowas released after 435 days in prison, which is his 4th time imprisonment on the way opposing to the Jeju naval base.[…]
It’s that time again! In this month’s issue: Government’s “development” plan, Catholics concerend about Pope’s Korea visit, Anniversary of Gureombi blasting, Solidarity from Benj and Global Network, Visting dancers, a play about Gangjeong, environmental destruction reports, another Gangjeong wedding, and more! Download PDF
Thanks to great guys at Everyday Practice our Pope2Jeju.org has a fresh new redesign. Everyday Practice is also responsible for the recent redesign of our monthly newsletter. Head over to Pope2Jeju.org now to send a message to Pope Francis, urging him to come to Jeju and Gangjeong to join the daily Peace and Life Mass at the construction site gates!
It’s that time again! In this month’s issue: Village elder’s letter to the pope, Navy steals more land, solidarity from John Pilger and AWC Japan, Solidarity with Ssangyong workers, Trial updates, Yang Yoon-Mo, Peace School, War Exercises, and more! Download PDF
