Author: Jennie
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Crisis in South Korea, Webinar 12/18 @ 8 pm ET
The South Korean President declared martial law on December 3rd. The world watched with amazement as the Korean people rallied to their National Assembly in the middle of the night. Lawmakers pushed through police, and soldiers to gain access to their parliament and voted to overturn martial law within hours. What lies underneath this strong reaction? What’s…
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Reflections on the Myth of Korea’s “Single-Ethnic Nation”
Professor Min-Ah Cho suggests that rather than focus on Korean ‘minjok,’ stories of ethnic-Koreans from the North and foreign migrants living along the margins of South Korean society must be told. Their experiences should be an important resource as we envision the future of the Korean peninsula.
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Personal Connections to the Korean War
In the first in a three-part series on the Korean War, Munjo, Tenzin, Tasha, and Peter talk about their personal connections to the unended war, discuss the miseducation they received growing up, and share some of the ongoing suffering from the Korean War today.
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What does the Trump Presidency mean for the Korean Peninsula?
What does a return to a Republican presidency under Donald Trump mean for Korea? In this webinar recording, hear from panelists from Women Cross DMZ, Pivot to Peace, United Methodist Church, and International Strategy Center. #KoreaPeaceNow #Korea #Trump
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What is your image of “peace”?
Reflections on peace during this second week of advent. #Peace #Advent #PowerWith #Christian #Meditation
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On the Fight for Democracy in South Korea
Cross-posting this insightful radio interview about the ongoing struggle for democracy in South Korea and its implications for the United States by WBAI New York with Yoon Ra, Cathi Choi, and Paul Liem. #SouthKorea #Democracy #KoreaPeaceNow
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Solidarity with South Koreans 🇰🇷
A summary of the last week in South Korea and an invitation to express your solidarity with the Korean people. We need each other! #Solidarity #Justice #Peace #Participation #Democracy
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Palestinian Peacemaker Reflects on the Urgency of Reconciliation
Dr. Rula Khoury Mansour reflects on her time at Lausanne 4 in South Korea and what keeps her committed to the work of reconciliation in these desperate times. (Translations available in Korean and Portuguese) #Reconciliation #Lausanne4 #RulaKhouryMansour #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #SouthKorea
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Where Do We Go From Here? Following Jesus as Peacemakers after the US Election
In the run-up to the 2024 U.S. election, both parties described the other as a threat to democracy and the potential end of America, and the whole election was fueled by “othering.” So, after this ultra-polarizing event, where do we go from here?
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In Hope With Palestinian Nonviolent Resistance, 12/5 @ 8 pm ET
The Korea Peace Now! Faith-based Caucus invites you to join us this first week of advent for an event on Thursday evening, US time. Jessica Sun, from Pax Christi, will be reporting back on her August visit to Palestine and Israel.
