Fueled by election management errors, the far-right is spreading voter fraud conspiracy theories. From the Nazis to Trump, countless such theories have profoundly impacted society.Why are they so popular? Join us as we explore a Marxist perspective on how they spread and how to fight them.

After Samsung Electronics workers’ struggle, demands for performance pay and wage increases are emerging in many workplaces. In response, the bosses' organisation insists that performance pay is not subject to collective bargaining. Meanwhile, the Lee Jae-myung govt. has proposed social dialogue on profit-sharing schemes and solidarity wages, arguing for ‘beneficial coexistence’ by narrowing the gap between big businesses and subcontractors. How should we view these proposals? Do wage struggles by workers at big companies merely widen the gap with low-wage workers? From a Marxist perspective, we will examine these recent wage issues.

After Samsung Electronics workers’ struggle, demands for performance pay and wage increases are emerging in many workplaces. In response, the bosses' organisation insists that performance pay is not subject to collective bargaining. Meanwhile, the Lee Jae-myung govt. has proposed social dialogue on profit-sharing schemes and solidarity wages, arguing for ‘beneficial coexistence’ by narrowing the gap between big businesses and subcontractors. How should we view these proposals? Do wage struggles by workers at big companies merely widen the gap with low-wage workers? From a Marxist perspective, we will examine these recent wage issues.

Far-right forces are exploiting the National Election Commission’s appalling election management to peddle election fraud conspiracy theories and mount a political offensive in order to rally their supporters. Meanwhile, there're intense debates over the nature of the protests at Olympic Park condemning the NEC. How should those who opposed Yoon Suk Yeol’s coup attempt and sought to defend democracy view and respond to the current situation?

Amid rapidly changing international politics, China’s influence is growing. As the US-China rivalry intensifies, how should we view China’s rise on the global stage? Is it the greatest threat to the international order, or a counterweight to US unilateralism? Join us for a discussion examining US-China tensions and the nature of the society in China.

The world is being shaken by wars and intensifying conflicts between the major powers. Why is this happening, and what can we do to stop the barbarism and devastation? In this forum there'll be discussions about the dangers facing the world today, their causes and possible alternatives — about fractures in the world order, war and resistance in the Middle East, to rising tensions in East Asia and on the Korean Peninsula and so on. This will not be a dry academic discussion. Palestinians, Iranians, and a world-renowned Marxist scholar will share their vivid experiences and perspectives, and discuss what we can do to build a peaceful and better world. We invite you to join this meaningful event. 📌 12:30 PM ~ 2:45 PMFrom Gaza to Iran: the US-Israeli wars and Resistance SoniaAn Iranian living in S. Korea. She works as an English language educator and has been speaking out against the US and Israel’s war on Iran. MariamA Palestinian living in S. Korea and involved in the Palestine solidarity movement. She has given many speeches and lectures across S. Korea to raise awareness for the Palestinian cause. Kim Ji-yunA member of Steering Committee of Workers’ Solidarity. As a co-coordinator of People in Solidarity with Palestinians, she has organized various activities for Palestine solidarity and against the US-Israeli wars. 📌 3:00 PM ~ 4:30 PMWill East Asia be the next battlefield? ― US-China Hegemonic Rivalry, East Asia & Korean Peninsula Kim Ha-youngA member of Steering Committee of Workers’ Solidarity. She has been involved in many practical activism and has written extensively on imperialism and the situation in East Asia and the Korean Peninsula, including East Asia and Korean Peninsula Seen Through the Theory of Imperialism, as a co-author, The Formation and Crisis of State Capitalism in North Korea and so on. 📌 5:00 PM ~ 7:00 PMTrump, Crisis of Imperialism & Tasks of the Left Alex CallinicosEmeritus Professor at King’s College London and a world-renowned Marxist scholar. He has long been active in the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) in Britain, dedicating himself to building the movement and the revolutionary left.He authored many books including The New Age of Catastrophe, Deciphering Capital, and Imperialism and Global Political Economy.He appeared on Korean TV station EBS(Educational Broadcasting System)’s Great Minds series and gave lectures on “Capitalism, Socialism and Catastrophe” (watch here). ※ Online presentation

Earlier this year Hyundai attracted a lot of attention by unveiling humanoid robots. More recently, at a meeting with the president, Yang Kyung-soo, president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, expressed concern that “the introduction of physical AI means the destruction of jobs.” President Lee Jae-myung also remarked that “although there're concerns about the introduction of AI, it would be inevitable.” So predictions are widespread that AI and robots will rapidly replace jobs. From a Marxist perspective, we will examine the myths and realities surrounding the impact of AI on the labor market and the workplace, and discuss how workers should response.

Earlier this year Hyundai attracted a lot of attention by unveiling humanoid robots. More recently, at a meeting with the president, Yang Kyung-soo, president of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, expressed concern that “the introduction of physical AI means the destruction of jobs.” President Lee Jae-myung also remarked that “although there're concerns about the introduction of AI, it would be inevitable.” So predictions are widespread that AI and robots will rapidly replace jobs. From a Marxist perspective, we will examine the myths and realities surrounding the impact of AI on the labor market and the workplace, and discuss how workers should response.

The war on Iran is claiming the lives of countless Iranians and pushing the lives of people around the world into crisis. Trump’s threat to reduce Iran to the Stone Age is truly horrifying. But does opposing the war waged by Trump and Netanyahu mean siding with the brutal Iranian regime? In a situation that is not so simple, what position should we take? We will discuss these questions surrounding the war on Iran from a Marxist perspective.

As Trump’s war with Iran is dragging on, the risk of escalation is mounting. The controversy over dispatching Korean troops highlights the danger of Korea getting more deeply entangled in war and crisis.Why are conflicts becoming more frequent and chaos deepening in today’s world? Why is the risk of war between major powers growing, and what do we need to do to prevent war?We invite you to a discussion that offers an accessible introduction to Marxist analysis of imperialism.

Trump, who has openly disregarded the allies and extorted them with tariffs, is now demanding that the allies, including S. Korea, deploy troops for the war on Iran. Trump is pressuring S. Korea by claiming that the US does a lot to help S. Korea. This is hardly surprising. The Trump administration has already been pushing to “modernize” the alliance while demanding greater burden-sharing of S. Korea. And the war on Iran has given a glimpse of what that means in practice. What kinds of changes does the “modernization” of the US-Korea alliance imply? How will it manifest itself in Asia, the front line of US–China rivalry? And how should the left respond to this sharply polarizing issue?

The US-Israeli war on Iran is causing immense suffering and sending shockwaves around the world. Trump is now demanding that that S. Korea send troops. The Middle East is a region where global powers such as the United States, China, and Russia, along with regional powers like Israel and Iran, have been competing fiercely, deepening the crisis and worsening the suffering of ordinary people. How did the region become an arena for such intense rivalry? What position should we take on the war between the global power, the United States, and the regional power, Iran? How should we respond to the issue of sending the S. Korean troops? Let’s discuss.

As the US and Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran, and Iran responds with retaliatory strikes, the Middle East is once again engulfed in turmoil. Concerns are mounting that this could escalate into the 5th regional war. Donald Trump claims he seeks regime change for the sake of the Iranian people. Setting aside the worn-out imperialist lie of “liberation through bombing,” can the Trump regime actually achieve its goal of regime change in Iran? What will be the impact of this war on the Middle East and the global order? We will discuss how those who hope for a world without war should respond to this crisis.

A wave of outrage and resistance is sweeping across the US in response to Trump’s raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE). In particular, the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have led to mass resistance in Minneapolis, with solidarity demonstrations spreading nationwide.We will hear a vivid account from a Korean in the US who experienced these protests, examine why the Trump regime is targeting immigrants, and discuss the significance and prospects of the resistance.

After the abduction of President Maduro, Trump is now attempting to co-opt members of the Venezuelan cabinet to turn the country into a client state. Can ‘Maduro government without Maduro’ truly offer consistent resistance? What is needed for the Venezuelan people to defeat U.S. imperialism? With his theory of permanent revolution, Leon Trotsky provided vital insights into how the historical task of national liberation can be achieved. We'll discuss what they are and how it should be applied today.

On January 3 Donald Trump invaded Venezuela, kidnapped President Maduro and declared that the US would “run Venezuela” until  transition of power. Trump has also signaled the possibility of further and expanded attacks. Why is the US once again pointing its guns at Latin America with such blatant barbarism, and what will be the impact on the international order? How should the Venezuelans and anti-imperialists worldwide fight back? Join us for this important the discussion.