• The cathedral was packed. Here supporters hold various signs. In front a sister holds a sign that says, "The Peace of Gangjeong is our Peace."

  • Many Catholic priests gathered to join the mass.

  • Many Catholic priests gathered to join the mass.

  • Jeju Bishop Kang performs the mass.

  • Jeju Bishop Kang performs the mass.

  • Jeju Bishop Kang performs the mass.

  • A sign reads, "Immediately Release Brother Park Do-Hyun and Dr. Song Kang-Ho!"

  • Jeju Bishop Kang performs the mass.

  • Jeju Bishop Kang performs the mass.

  • Jeju Bishop Kang performs the mass.

  • Jeju Bishop Kang performs the mass.

  • Jeju Bishop Kang with Gangjeong villagers after the mass.

To a cathedral crowded with Nuns and Priests as well as faithful Catholics and Gangjeong supporters, Jeju Bishop Kang Woo-il lead a mass demanding the release of Dr. Song Kang-Ho and Jesuit Brother Park Do-Hyun. The two were recently arrested and imprisoned since July 1st for exposing massive environmental violations by the main Gangjeong base construction companies, Daelim and Samsung.

Photos by Ms. Pang.

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