And if you’re interested in the nuclear angle, here’s another piece from January 2023. Among other things, I note that South Korean support for nuclear armament dipped when the US and South Korea were talking with the DPRK www.usip.org/publications...

North Korean Arms Control Doesn’t Have to Conflict with Disarmament

There is a tension between limiting North Korea’s nuclear weapons program and pursuing the goal of a denuclearized Korean peninsula. To emphasize the former — through arms control and risk-reduction m...

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Lee’s election offers an opening not only for peace but also for restoring democracy and advancing women’s rights in the country, says @cathichoi.bsky.social of @womencrossdmz.bsky.social: www.commondreams.org/opinion/sout...

This New Dawn for Korean Democracy Must Center Feminist Peace | Common Dreams

As the rising far-right threatens peace, stability, and democracy around the world, Lee Jae-myung and South Korea’s leadership must prioritize and support women’s leadership and peace building.

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BREAKING: South Korean court unanimously removes Yoon from office — a huge win for the Korean peoples’ democracy movement! We look now to lasting changes: ending the 75+ year war and “permanent emergency state.” Read more context from Executive Director Cathi Choi below ⬇️⬇️

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South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted for insurrection. @cathichoi.bsky.social explains the lead-up to Yoon's charges—and the role of the U.S. in "Korea’s dark history of authoritarian crackdowns."

We honor the life of K.W. Lee, a pioneering Korean American journalist who wrote over 100 articles exposing problems with the conviction of Chol Soo Lee, a Korean immigrant on California death row in the 70s. www.latimes.com/california/s...

K.W. Lee, known as the 'godfather of Asian American journalism,' dies

K.W. Lee was known as the “godfather of Asian American journalism.” He collected accolades for his work and became a vocal advocate for Asian American visibility in media.

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It also recently surfaced that over 3,000 body bags were pre-ordered in December during the month that Yoon declared martial law. When I contemplate what was and is anticipated, it is terrifying, but not more terrifying than oppression itself.

My latest for @inthesetimesmag.bsky.social “How MAGA Made Its Way to South Korea”

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While Yoon was barricaded inside his home, his supporters waved U.S. flags and adopted Trump’s “Stop the Steal” slogan to protest his impeachment.

While Yoon was barricaded inside his home, his supporters waved U.S. flags and adopted Trump’s “Stop the Steal” slogan to protest his impeachment.

How MAGA Made Its Way to South Korea

While Yoon was barricaded inside his home, his supporters waved U.S. flags and adopted Trump’s “Stop the Steal” slogan to protest Yoon’s impeachment.

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THURSDAY! The Stories We Bring to Bear: Flipping the Scripts on Adoption What exists beyond, around, and throughout the lives of adopted people and their various families and communities? Join us to hear from Deann Borshay Liem and Meejin Seol, moderated by Anna Kook. RSVP at bit.ly/kpngyopo

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted for insurrection. @cathichoi.bsky.social explains the lead-up to Yoon's charges—and the role of the U.S. in "Korea’s dark history of authoritarian crackdowns."

After Failed Coup, South Korea's President Could Be Impeached Tomorrow

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law earlier this week. In response, a mass movement of South Koreans took to the streets to call for his resignation.

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An appeals court has held up a ruling ordering the Korean government to pay compensation to a Vietnamese victim of a massacre by Korean troops during the Vietnam War. 1/ n.news.naver.com/article/003/...

법원, 항소심도 "국가, 한국군 베트남 민간인 학살 배상해야"

1968년 베트남 전쟁 당시 한국군에 의한 민간인 학살 의혹과 관련, 피해자 측이 우리나라 정부를 상대로 낸 국가배상 소송 항소심에서도 일부 승소했다. 이는 1심 당시 베트남전 민간인 학살 의혹과 관련한 최초의 사법

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A massive crowd celebrates South Korea’s National Assembly voting to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol by singing ‘Into The New World’ by Girls’ Generation.

Not sure if anybody's surprised at anything anymore. But MBC reports that Def. Min. ordered to strike N. Korea for sending the 'trash balloon' about one week before the coup attempt. The chairman of the joint chief of staff refused it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggr3...

[단독] 계엄시도 있었다‥김용현, 北 '원점타격' 지시 (2024.12.07/뉴스특보/MBC)

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Yoon declared martial law & attempted a coup. South Koreans took the streets, parliament overturned it & tomorrow Yoon could be impeached. Cathi Choi explains the history & authoritarian context underpinning the moment. @WomenCrossDMZ @inthesetimesmag inthesetimes.com/article/yoon...

After Failed Coup, South Korea's President Could Be Impeached Tomorrow

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law earlier this week. In response, a mass movement of South Koreans took to the streets to call for his resignation.

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Amazing conversation, not to be missed. youtu.be/6GvHs0ycE34?...

On the Fight for Democracy in South Korea (WBAI Radio, hosted by Paul DeRienzo on Dec. 7, 2024)

YouTube video by Women Cross DMZ

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definitely not helped by the fact that your basic US education does not cover modern korean history At All outside of framing the korean war as “saving south korea from the commies” which means americans have never learned abt why korea was split in the first place or abt us-backed korean dictators

i think like the rise of kpop and the ~korean wave~ means that non-koreans only see korea as this like bastion of a capitalist democracy and they fail to consider what it took for koreans to get to an actual democracy