Martial Law in South Korea: A Rare Move Reflecting Political Turmoil Martial law is an unfamiliar, almost alien concept, especially for the younger generation in South Korea. It's been 46 years since 1979, so it's new to them, and it's a testament to the chaotic political situation in South Korea. It's important to understand exactly what the current political context in South Korea is in relation to Yoon's sudden declaration of martial law. South Korea as America’s Mirror South Korea, in many ways, mirrors the United States. The nation’s first president, Syngman Rhee modeled his country after
Truth Forum Statement Congratulating President Trump on His Re-election We extend our sincere congratulations on the re-election of President Donald Trump and hope that America will be restored and be great again on the foundation of universal values. Trump's election has exposed the abysmal state of the Korean media, and it is very disappointing to see that Korean media outlets are copying the left-leaning narratives of the American mainstream media. Due to these negative portrayals, a negative perception of President Trump is dominant among the public, even within conservative groups in Sout
Installation of memorial table for Otto Warmbier Rest in Peace Warmbier. We will not forget your death. May the peace of God be with you and your family. And with the people in N.K. ... - [Student association for Human Rights in North Korea in SNU 서울대 북한인권연구회] set up a memorial table to mourn the death of Otto Warmbier at Central Library in Seoul National University. https://www.facebook.com/hr.nk.snu/posts/116438608967629
Statement to welcome the official visit of President Donald Trump to Korea ©shutterstock We welcome the official visit of President Donald Trump to Korea and kindly send this message to the American people. This is our earnest plea and notice to our dear Americans, 1. Please stop supporting the anti-US groups. And do not issue green card or visa for them. 2. The Republic of Korea is now in danger because itis occupied by Juche ideology followers. 3. The majority of Koreans support and love the US 4. Now is the time to declare freedom and truth and liberate the people in the slave country, Nort
c TRUTH FORUM Statement delivered at Press Conference on Feb 26, 2018 1. PyeongChang ‘Peace Olympics’ is a fraud! We denounce the Moon Jae-in administration for using the Olympic Games to make false peace with North Korea. The Munich Agreement that appeased Hitler for peace ended up in failure, which is followed by the Second World War. Likewise, while bluntly ignoring the realities of the totalitarian slave-state of North Korea and its devastating human rights violations, the Moon administration’s false peace narrative with North Korea is putting our national security and our liberal democrat
Truth Forum Statement in Opposition to the Constitutional Amendment TRUTH FORUM welcomes the news of the failure of the Moon administration in its attempt to change the Constitution within this coming June. The Constitution that embodies the Magna Carta should not be changed abruptly. A Constitutional amendment should be carried out when there are sufficient political stability and social integration. Since the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye, the Korean public is divided in half, and there are widespread disappointment and distrust towards the government and politics. As such, it is ne
Truth Forum Statement Against the Queer Festival at Seoul Plaza 1. WE DENOUNCE Seoul municipal government for granting permission for the use of Seoul Plaza for the (19th) Seoul Pride event! More than 210,000 people have signed a petition on the website of the Blue House, opposing the Queer Festival taking place in Seoul Plaza. According to a recent survey of public opinion, 82.9% of Seoul residents view excessive exposure of body parts and selling of sex toys at queer-themed events as inappropriate, 67% showed negative opinions on Seoul city government granting the permission for the event to
Truth Forum Statement [ Challenges of ROK ] Truth Form was first founded by students and alumni of Seoul National University in the spring of 2017. SNU Truth Forum stepped forward in time of crisis caused by prevailing anachronism and political instigation of illiberal Juche ideology followers among the leftists. Truth Forums in different universities in South Korea are now working in solidarity and formed Truth Alliance. Truth Alliance is committed to ensuring that more young Koreans understand and are inspired by the ideas of democracy based on freedom and truth, sound market economy, and no
Proclamation by Conservatives of the Republic of Korea We are conservatives. We believe every person is created in the image of God and has dignity. We believe in freedom with responsibility and in truth. We humbly recognize human limitations and trust divine providence. We respect experiences and results with prudence rather than utopian social engineering. It is a lesson of history that only free democracy and free market system ensure prosperity with freedom and dignity. However, the ghost of Marx is still haunting fed by hatred and anger. In South Korea, socialists with romantic nationalis
[ 서울대학교 탄핵반대 시국선언 ] 일시: 2025년 2월 17일, 오전 11시 30분 장소: 서울대 행정관 아크로폴리스 **내일 서울대학교 탄핵반대 시국선언이 있습니다. 2.15일 토요일 트루스포럼에서 주최한 서울대학교 탄핵 반대 집회에서 대학생 진보 연합(대진연) 및 좌파 단체들이 훼방을 놓는 바람에 계획한 집회를 아무것도 시작하지 못하는 일이 있었습니다. 그런데 대진연이 2.17일 월요일에도 월요일 시국선언을 방해한다고 합니다. 행사를 진행조차 못하게 훼방을 놓는다고 합니다. 저희가 말 한 마디 할 수 없게 박살을 낸다고 합니다. 2월 17일 월요일, 오전 11시 30분에 시국선언을 진행하는데, 사람이 많을수록 대진연에서 저희의 연설을 방해하지 못하니 많이 와주시길 부탁드립니다! 현재 연세대를 시작으로 전국 대학교들이 연대해서 탄핵반대 시국선언을 진행 중입니다. 서울대가 가진 상징성을 생각할 때 서울대에 많은 분들이 참여해주신다면 다른 대학들의 시국선언도 전부 큰 힘을 받을 것이라 생각합니다. 저희는 평화로운 시국선언을 원합니다. 평화로운 시국선언을 할 수 있도록 함께해주세요! *내일 행사는 집회가 아닌 시국선언입니다! 탄핵 찬성측(대진연 등 좌파 단체