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Category: Events


  • [Event: March 1] An invitation on the 2nd gathering to build the Jeju, as the Demilitarized Peace Island

     

    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, Dr. Song Kang-Ho has written an article on the meaning of the Jan. 27 event for the monthly newsletter. See the top article in its 1st page, here.

    Jan 27 event
    Photo by Paco Booyah/ A gathering for the declaration of the Jeju as the demilitarized Peace Island on Jan. 27, 2013

     

    On Jan. 27, we, gathering at the Jeju 4.3 Peace Park, declared that “the Jeju Island is the demilitarized Peace Island.’ It was to emphasize that the Jeju should not be armed but be the Demilitarized Peace Island  with neither military nor military base.

    For that, we, the 111 declarers, made a resolution to realize the Demilitarized Peace Island by constant practices and peaceful efforts not merely by one time declaration event. We also decided to hold the 2nd meeting to make the Demilitarized Peace Island in front of Gwandeokjeong (*see the bottom) on March 1st, to reconfirm our resolution and practical will and to share the will with many more citizens.

    March 1 is the 94th anniversary of the March 1 movement [ in 1919] when [the Koreans] declared that Korea is a self-reliant and independent nation in a non-violent and peaceful way, against the violence of Japanese imperialism. It is also a date when the ceremony commemorating the 28th anniversary of the March 1st was held in Jeju [in 1947] that became the fuse of Jeju 4.3 uprising.

    1947-3-1
    Drawing on the incident of March 1st, 1947, by Kang Yo-Bae, Jeju artist. The drawing is included in his famous drawing book on 4.3 incident (Source). The current political prisoner, Yang Yoon-Mo has a personal historical connection to the incident. See here.

    The Gwandeokjeong is the place that has been with the history of Jeju. It was the historic site at the time of Lee Jae-Sou-led uprising in 1901 ( *Jeju people’s uprising against the dominance and oppression by the French Catholic Missionaries)  and 3.1 ceremony in 1947 when about 20,000 people gathered. It is the site of the living spirits of the patriotic forefathers who resisted against the wickedness of foreign power and made efforts to save the precious Jeju Community.

    The reason that we set ‘the Gwandeokjeong, March 1’ for the date and venue of the event is to succeed the spirit of our forefathers. It is to cherish the memory of the patriotic forefathers who faced against unjust violence and to break through the deplorable reality in which justice is suffering.

    Participation by the conscientious citizens who love peace becomes the force to change the world. We have a confidence that a small action can fill you and your children’s future with peace. We oppose the Jeju naval base. Yang Yoon-Mo who was imprisoned for the forth time and is making prison fast, risking one’s life, urgently hopes your participation as well.

    We invite you to the Gwandeokjeong on March 1.

    Feb. 22, 2013

    17 People present in the preparatory meeting including Dr. Song Kang-Ho and Prof. Yang Yoon-Mo (Prof. Yang Yoon-Mo in prison also agreed to be as one of the proponents for the March 1 event)

    The 2nd declaration rally for the Jeju Demilitarized Peace Island

    Schedule and program

    March 1, Friday, 2013

    Part 1: declaration ceremony

    11am, Gwandeokjeong

    12pm Moving to the Seoyoodang (a small library) and lunch

    Part 2: Small group discussions at Seoyoodang, 1 pm

    ( Seoyoodang: 064-758-3229/ 6-24 Hwangsaewatgil, Jeju City)

    Part 3: Watching the movie, ‘Jiseul,’ (if you want)

    _Participation fee: 10,000 won ( The movie fee is not included here)

    _We are preparing for the programs for children. Family participation is welcome!

    _Dress code(recommended): Traditional Korean or Jeju cloth (Gal-ot)

    _If you bring any snacks, we will share those in the small group discussions.

    Small group discussion subjects (Any free suggestion on the subjects on the day are welcome!)

    1)    Reading gathering on  disarmament and peace activities

    2)    Peace fair trade in the Jeju and overseas

    3)    Screening of ‘Occupy Wall street’ and discussion on the volunteering joining in movements

    4)    By what will the Jeju Island make living?

    5)    Peace Sarangbang (*Sarangbang is a welcoming room for guests by the Korean tradition)

    Contact in Korean and English: Silver (010-9199-0717 )

    Paco 2
    Photo by Paco Booyah on Jan. 27, 2013

     

    What and where is the Gwandeokjeong (제주 관덕정)? 

    Gwandeokjeong
    Source:  A Korean Travel Journal blog/ The Gwandeokjeong, Jeju, was originally built in 1448 for a military training of archery.

    See the location and address here

    See a photo with a brief historical description, here

    See a blog on the visit of the Gwandeokjeong with some photos, here

     

    February 24, 2013

  • Event: We Declare Jeju Island “The Demilitarized Peace Island”.

    We welcome internationals living in Korea to join this event!

    dmzinjeju
    Source: Click here

    On the 8th anniversary of  Jeju’s designation as “The Peace Island” (Jan. 27, 2005), people from around Korea will have an event commemorating that anniversary and to make a new declaration, designating Jeju as as “The Demilitarized Peace Island.”

    The idea was initiated in Gangjeong at the beginning of 2013 and cultivated through the gathering of people’s opinions and ideas over the course of several weeks.

    Event Details:

    Time: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 3pm to 6pm, dinner following the event.
    Venue: 4.3 Peace Park Great Hall
    Participation Fee: 10,000 won
    Content: Part 1: Declaration/ Part 2: Introduction of each participant and each participant’s sharing about their idea for a Demilitarized Peace Island (about 1 minute per person)/ Part 3: dinner
    Contact: Dr. Song Kang-Ho – 010-8891-5072/ jejudmz@gmail.com

    • Even if you don’t pre-register, you can register in the venue on January 27.
    • Only the names of individual people (ie: not organizations or groups) who will actually be present in person for the event will be allowed. This is to avoid formalities and to be able to take direct action on responsible follow-up measures.
    • There will be space to distribute materials related to the Demilitarized Peace Island movement

     


    Korean advertisement site: Click here

    The official statement and events of January 27 are now being translated. They will be put on savejejunow.org as soon as they are available.

    January 26, 2013

  • Grand March for Peace and Life Continues! Detailed Schedule for Oct. 25 – Nov. 3

    The motto “We are the Sky” comes from the motto of the Sky Act, a joint solidarity campaign of three struggles in Korea: (S)Ssang Yong autoworkers layoff struggle, (K)Gureombi Rock/anti-Gangjeong naval base struggle, and the (Y)Yongsan Tradegy struggle.

    The Grand March of Life and Peace which started in Gangjeong on October 4th runs til November 3rd where it ends at Seoul City Hall Plaza. Below is a more detailed schedule for Tomorrow (Thursday, October 25) until the end. Please come out if we are in your area and tell your friends to join when we pass their area! And remember to check our photo section every night for pictures from each day’s march.

    [Grand March Day 21] Thursday, Oct.25-Chooncheon
    6:30am Departure from Samcheok
    11am Visit to Hyeoldongri golf development struggle in Chooncheon
    12:30pm Lunch at Gumanri village center in Hongcheon
    1:30pm Visit to Gumanri golf development struggle in Hongcheon
    3pm Visit to Dongmakri golf development struggle in Hongcheon
    4:30pm Meeting with local people in front of Gangwondo Provincial Office
    5:30pm Dinner
    7pm Candle Rally at Myeongdong in Chooncheon

    [Grand March Day 22] Friday, Oct.26-Wonju/Yeoju/Pyeongtaek
    8:30am Departure by bus
    10am Arrival in Yeoju. 4 Rivers Project, Gangcheon Irrigation Resevoir, Pilgrimage
    12pm Lunch
    1pm Marching down Jasansangbyeon Street or Gaechinalu Street
    4:30pm Moving to Daechuri in Pyeongtaek
    6:30pm Arrival in Daechuri
    7pm Welcoming Village Party

    [Grand March Day 23] Saturday, Oct.27-Pyeongtaek
    Prepare for the Joint People’s Association (Manmin Gongdonghoe) and divide into groups to join the different programs below
    Programs: Korean People’s Theater Festival (in Pyeongtaek) or Temporary Worker’s Rally (in Seoul) or Dasan Human Rights Center 20th Anniversary (in Suwon)
    Accommodations in Daechuri (same place as on the 26th)

    [Grand March Day 24] Sunday, Oct.28-Pyeongtaek
    12pm Lunch
    1pm Joint People’s Association (Manmin Gongdonghoe) in front of Ssangyong Motor Company’s main gate
    5pm Dinner
    6pm Join Pyeongtaek Peace Festival at Pyeongtaek Station
    * Accommodations will be near Pyeongtaek Station

    [Grand March Day 25] Monday, Oct.29-Pyeongtaek/Osan
    9am March starts from Pyeongtaek station after the Press Conference for the Start of the Grand March in the Seoul Metropolitan Region
    12pm Lunch and then visiting Ebada School
    1pm March
    5pm Arrival in Osan and Dinner
    7pm Candle Rally
    * Accommodations will be near Osan Station

    [Grand March Day 26] Tuesday, Oct.30-Osan/Suwon
    8am March starts
    12pm Campaigning about Yeongtong Samsung Electronics factory
    1pm Lunch
    2pm March and Support Visit to the SSM opposition struggle
    6pm Arrival at Suwon station and Dinner
    7pm Candle Rally at Suwon station
    * Accommodations are the Suwon Diocese

    [Grand March Day 27] Wednesday, Oct.31-Suwon/Ansan
    9am March starts
    12pm Lunch
    1pm Marching continues
    6pm Arrival in Ansan and Dinner
    7pm Candle Rally in front of Ansan City Hall
    * Accommodations are not fixed

    [Grand March Day 28] Thursday, Nov.1-Ansan/Bupyeong
    9am March from Oido Station
    12pm Lunch
    1pm March and Visit to Samhwa Express, Daewoo Motor Sales Co. and other local struggle places
    7pm Arrival at Bupyeong Station and Joint Solidarity Struggle Candle Rally (& party)

    [Grand March Day 29] Friday, Nov.2-Yoido
    9am March Starts at Cortek
    Visit to Jae Neung Education Sit-in Struggle
    Visit to Demolition Struggle in Jung3dong, Bucheon
    12pm Lunch
    1pm Marching
    7pm Arrival in Yoido and Candle Rally at Yoido Plaza

    [Grand March Day 30] Saturday, Nov.3-Yoido/Seoul Plaza
    9am March after Press Conference for the Opening of the Life and Peace Grand March in Seoul
    11am Rally at Namildang in Yongsan District #4
    1:30pm Rally in front of Ministry of National Defense to stop Jeju Naval Base Construction
    4pm Join 1-day sympathy fast for Ssangyong Motor Struggle at Seoul station
    6pm Cultural Rally “Everyone is Sky” at Seoul City Hall Plaza

    If you have questions please contact: gangjeongintl@gmail.com

    October 24, 2012

  • [Notice] Assault on Jeju: Video Presentation, Nov.18 Brunswick, Maine

     

    October 19, 2012

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