As hate speech become a constant issue:
How Should We Counter Far-Right Hate Speech?

As hate speech become a constant issue:
How Should We Counter Far-Right Hate Speech?

Date

12 August(Wed) 2026, 7:30pm
Speaker

Yang Hyo-young (Workers’ Solidarity activist, Co-author of the book Transgender oppression & Liberation)
Venue

Seoul Platform P, multi-purpose room 2F (5 min. walk from Exit 4 & 7 Hongik Univ. Stn.)

* English interpretation will be provided by a professional interpreter.(Bring your earphones to listen the interpretation.)

Far-right hate speech has become a constant issue, as seen in Starbucks' insult to Gwangju Uprising, the subsequent row over the Paichai High School baseball team and so on.

The Lee Jae-myung administration is trying to curb the issue through various regulations, such as amending the Network Act. In response the far-right, including the People Power Party, is posturing as champions of free speech, condemning such regulations as a "gag order." Meanwhile, a significant portion of the progressive movement views these regulations as unavoidable despite of some concerns.

What would be the most effective way to combat far-right hate speech?

Fee

4,000 won (3,000 won for students and refugees)
Hosted by Workers' Solidarity local groups in western Seoul
For inquiries:

010-8074-2793 / [email protected]

List

👉 [Public Forum] As hate speech become a constant issue: How Should We Counter Far-Right Hate Speech?

https://ws.or.kr/forum/39519

    📌 12 August(Wed) 2026, 7:30pm
    📌 Speaker: Yang Hyo-young (Workers&rsquo; Solidarity activist, Co-author of the book Transgender oppression &amp; Liberation)
📌 Seoul Platform P, multi-purpose room 2F (5 min. walk from Exit 4 &amp; 7 Hongik Univ. Stn.)
📌 Fee: 4,000 won (3,000 won for students and refugees)

💬 Far-right hate speech has become a constant issue, as seen in Starbucks' insult to Gwangju Uprising, the subsequent row over the Paichai High School baseball team and so on.
The Lee Jae-myung administration is trying to curb the issue through various regulations, such as amending the Network Act. In response the far-right, including the People Power Party, is posturing as champions of free speech, condemning such regulations as a "gag order." Meanwhile, a significant portion of the progressive movement views these regulations as unavoidable despite of some concerns.
What would be the most effective way to combat far-right hate speech?

🔺 Organizer: Workers' Solidarity local groups in western Seoul
🔺 For inquiries: 010-8074-2793 / s-west@ws.or.kr