The Far Right in South Korea: Why are they on the rise and how can we stop them?
Date:
06 March(Thu) 7:30pm
Speaker:
Kim In-sik (editor of Workers’ Solidarity newspaper) Lee Sihun (initiator of counter-protest in Seoul National Univ.) Oh Sujin (initiator of counter-protest in Korea Univ.)
The far right in South Korea, who once seemed marginal and bizarre, are now rapidly on the rise. Seeking to save the coup attempter Yoon Suk-yeol they've become a force to be reckoned with, and are expanding their support. To show their strength they've staged street demos, rioted at Seoul Western District Court, attacked supermarket union members, and are trying to establish a foothold on campuses.
Is this situation merely an aberration? Who are they, and why are they on the rise? How can we stop them? We will discuss these questions together, hearing from the firsthand experience of confronting far right provocations on campuses.
※ English interpretation will be provided by a professional interpreter. (Bring your earphones to listen the interpretation.)
Fee:
5000won (3000won for students and refugees)
Hosted by Workers' Solidarity local groups in eastern Seoul
