In Memory of Farmer Baek Nam-gi: Amnesty International Die-In Flash Mob Held
Amnesty International Korea gathered people at 6:56 pm on Monday, Nov. 14, to condemn police brutality one year ago that led to Baek Nam-gi's death.
Baek Nam-gi
“Step Down, Park”: Anti-Government Protestors Occupy Downtown Seoul
Masses of South Korean protestors took to downtown Seoul Saturday, demanding that President Park Geun-hye step down.
Weekly Brief: Oct. 24th – 30th
Choi Soon-sil scandal blows open and threatens presidency; artists jailed for criticizing government; Baek Nam-gi autopsy warrant expires and more.
Weekly Brief: Oct. 17th – 23rd
Conscientious objectors found not guilty; Baek Nam-gi autopsy deadline gets closer; abortion law changes scraped; Ewha president resigns; and homemade guns.
Weekly Brief: Oct. 3rd – 9th
NHRCK against HIV testing; mistreatment of foreign professionals; Sewol commission continues; and Baek Nam-gi's family fights autopsy warrant.
Weekly Brief: Sept. 26th – Oct. 2nd
Baek Nam-gi's struggle continues; the Sewol commission ends; Kim Young-ran law takes effect; child labor batteries; and elderly poverty.
Weekly Brief: Sept. 19th – Sept. 25th
Baek Nam-gi dies; life for female runaways and migrant fisheries workers; excessive subway crackdowns; another earthquake; and calls for nuclear armament.
Weekly Brief: Sept. 5th – Sept. 11th
Government Takes Anti-mask Measure, Debate over Voluntary Military Service, Police Watercannon Hearing and Hanjin Shipping Debacle.