Gangjeong Village Story: Monthly Newsletter | December 2015 Issue

Posted by | Friday, 8 January 2016 | English, Featured, newsletter, solidarity

In this December Edition: Words by Cho Kyung-Chul, re-elected mayor, facing Nanjing as our future, protest to the entering of the 7th task flotilla, Veterans for Peace solidarity trip to  Jeju and Okinawa, Farewell reflections by Tony Flynn and a direct action by Martha Hennessy, Philippine solidarity events for Gangjeong, Miryang commemorates 10 years, deteriorating human rights condition in South Korea, Park […]

“The joy of joining efforts for peace” Two Catholic Workers visit Gangjeong

Posted by | Wednesday, 30 December 2015 | English, Featured, Reblogged, Reports, solidarity, Uncategorized

From Dec. 9 to 27, two Catholic workers from the United States Martha Hennessy and Toni Flynn visited the village. While both joining daily activities of 100 bows and mass, Martha Hennessy, grand daughter to Dorothy Day,  felt the need of further direct action. Here is her statement read on Dec. 23 when she stopped a military vehicle in front […]