#FirstHand #17Dec
#Interview with Mr. Woo Seong Goo of the Korea Christian Action Organization: You need to have courage and be brave. Hongkongers will win
For 6 months and onwards, Hong Kong's Pro-democracy movement has led international community to pay more attention than ever to the city. A coalition from South Korea with its partnered associations visited the “Social Welfare Humantarian Crisis Assembly”, which was held at 1900 at Edinburgh Place, Central on December 17.
Guardians of Hong Kong/BWHK team has conducted an interview with Mr 우성구 (Woo Seong Goo), representative of the Joint Coalition, Korea Christian Action Organization regarding his views to the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Q1. What made you come to Hong Kong at this time?
A: Knowing about the movement, we wanted to visit Hong Kong and participate in the events personally as well as understand what exactly is happening there. As we may not be able to get a complete picture of the circumstances in Hong Kong in Korea, we decided that coming here could let us figure out ways to help Hong Kongers.
Q2. Is it the first event of the movement that you have participated in Hong Kong?
A: We had other schedules yesterday. As there are not as much activities this week, we came to this event to feel the atmosphere here.
Q3. What do you think about the movement in Hong Kong? How do you interpret “Five Demands, Not One Less”?
A: Koreans are quite concerned about the movement in Hong Kong, especially us. As in 70s and 80s, we also experienced dictatorship and a movement fighting for democracy.
Regarding “Five Demands, Not One Less”, we do not know the details of it, but we generally know that the five demands include releasing those arrested and imprisoned due to the movement, and fighting for Universal Suffrage etc..
Q4. I see that you are distributing this little sticker to Hong Kongers, can you tell us more about it?
A: The stickers are made by the Korea Association of Christian Women for Women Minjung. We heard from the news that many Hong Kongers, especially young people, got hurt while trying hard to fight for what they want. Besides, as the association mostly consist of female christians, we pay extra attention to sexual violence and sexual harrassment towards women. We want to support Hong Kongers, so we have made some simple little stickers.
Q5. What do you think about the Hong Kong Government’s responses and actions in response to their people's demands?
A: After we came across the dictatorship in the 70s and 80s, we understood that the most important thing for the Government to do is to have 'conversations'. It is with utmost importance to have a conversation with Hong Kongers at this critical moment, which needs to be followed by immediate action. Otherwise, it would lead to larger and more serious conflicts in Hong Kong.
Q6. Do Korean media report the movement and the situation of Hong Kong clearly?
A: Mainstream media in Korea do not have detailed reports about the movement and the situation of Hong Kong. Unless there are journalists coming from Korea, then we can learn more about the situation from them.
We reckon the reason behind this is due to the concerns of the relationship between China and South Korea.
Therefore, we usually gain the most updated information of Hong Kong via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Q6. Is there anything you would like to say to Hong Kongers?
A: We would like to say to all front-liners and Hong Kongers that you need to have courage and be brave. Although you are facing powerful violence from the state and the Hong Kong Police, of which I believe must be terrifying, I believe that Hong Kongers would win. Please also spread this message to other young people and walk with them until the movement succeeds.
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#Interview with Mr. Woo Seong Goo of the Korea Christian Action Organization: You need to have courage and be brave. Hongkongers will win
For 6 months and onwards, Hong Kong's Pro-democracy movement has led international community to pay more attention than ever to the city. A coalition from South Korea with its partnered associations visited the “Social Welfare Humantarian Crisis Assembly”, which was held at 1900 at Edinburgh Place, Central on December 17.
Guardians of Hong Kong/BWHK team has conducted an interview with Mr 우성구 (Woo Seong Goo), representative of the Joint Coalition, Korea Christian Action Organization regarding his views to the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Q1. What made you come to Hong Kong at this time?
A: Knowing about the movement, we wanted to visit Hong Kong and participate in the events personally as well as understand what exactly is happening there. As we may not be able to get a complete picture of the circumstances in Hong Kong in Korea, we decided that coming here could let us figure out ways to help Hong Kongers.
Q2. Is it the first event of the movement that you have participated in Hong Kong?
A: We had other schedules yesterday. As there are not as much activities this week, we came to this event to feel the atmosphere here.
Q3. What do you think about the movement in Hong Kong? How do you interpret “Five Demands, Not One Less”?
A: Koreans are quite concerned about the movement in Hong Kong, especially us. As in 70s and 80s, we also experienced dictatorship and a movement fighting for democracy.
Regarding “Five Demands, Not One Less”, we do not know the details of it, but we generally know that the five demands include releasing those arrested and imprisoned due to the movement, and fighting for Universal Suffrage etc..
Q4. I see that you are distributing this little sticker to Hong Kongers, can you tell us more about it?
A: The stickers are made by the Korea Association of Christian Women for Women Minjung. We heard from the news that many Hong Kongers, especially young people, got hurt while trying hard to fight for what they want. Besides, as the association mostly consist of female christians, we pay extra attention to sexual violence and sexual harrassment towards women. We want to support Hong Kongers, so we have made some simple little stickers.
Q5. What do you think about the Hong Kong Government’s responses and actions in response to their people's demands?
A: After we came across the dictatorship in the 70s and 80s, we understood that the most important thing for the Government to do is to have 'conversations'. It is with utmost importance to have a conversation with Hong Kongers at this critical moment, which needs to be followed by immediate action. Otherwise, it would lead to larger and more serious conflicts in Hong Kong.
Q6. Do Korean media report the movement and the situation of Hong Kong clearly?
A: Mainstream media in Korea do not have detailed reports about the movement and the situation of Hong Kong. Unless there are journalists coming from Korea, then we can learn more about the situation from them.
We reckon the reason behind this is due to the concerns of the relationship between China and South Korea.
Therefore, we usually gain the most updated information of Hong Kong via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Q6. Is there anything you would like to say to Hong Kongers?
A: We would like to say to all front-liners and Hong Kongers that you need to have courage and be brave. Although you are facing powerful violence from the state and the Hong Kong Police, of which I believe must be terrifying, I believe that Hong Kongers would win. Please also spread this message to other young people and walk with them until the movement succeeds.
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#FirstHand #17Dec #Interview Message from Korea Christian Action Organization to Hongkongers: You need to have courage and be brave. Hongkongers will win.
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Exclusive Interwiew by BWHK/ Guardians of Hong Kong: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/13487
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South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Moon Jae-in Did Not Give Comments on Hong Kong and Xinjiang Affairs
Editor's Note: The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Xinhua News Agency have purportedly spread fake news on very important diplomatic issues.
South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that President Moon Jae-in did not give an comment on whether the affairs concerning Hong Kong Kong and Xinjiang are part of China's internal affairs in his talk with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Press releases from many mainland news agencies such as Xinhua News Agency said that “South Korea believes that Hong Kong affairs and Xinjiang-related questions are China's internal affairs,”; however, South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified yesterday that it is a unilateral opinion from the Chinese government, stating that Moon Jae-in had only responded with “I have heard it clearly,” after hearing Xi Jinping's thoughts on Hong Kong and Xinjiang affairs.
Regarding the statements from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, relevant officials of the Government of South Korea said that necessary communications had been processed through diplomatic channels between the two countries.
Source: RTHK
Related News: S. Korea conveys to China Moon's correct comments on Hong Kong, Xinjiang
#SouthKorea #China #Diplomacy #FakeNews
Editor's Note: The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Xinhua News Agency have purportedly spread fake news on very important diplomatic issues.
South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that President Moon Jae-in did not give an comment on whether the affairs concerning Hong Kong Kong and Xinjiang are part of China's internal affairs in his talk with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Press releases from many mainland news agencies such as Xinhua News Agency said that “South Korea believes that Hong Kong affairs and Xinjiang-related questions are China's internal affairs,”; however, South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified yesterday that it is a unilateral opinion from the Chinese government, stating that Moon Jae-in had only responded with “I have heard it clearly,” after hearing Xi Jinping's thoughts on Hong Kong and Xinjiang affairs.
Regarding the statements from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, relevant officials of the Government of South Korea said that necessary communications had been processed through diplomatic channels between the two countries.
Source: RTHK
Related News: S. Korea conveys to China Moon's correct comments on Hong Kong, Xinjiang
#SouthKorea #China #Diplomacy #FakeNews
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#SouthKorea #Protests
Koreans Demand Deportation of Chinese Nationals
As the coronavirus outbreak has spreaded to South Korea,
thousands of Koreans took to the street, demanding the deportation of PRC nationals before 15 April, to reduce the chance of transmission and the risk of infection.
Meanwhile, some netizens expressed that it is "thanks to the Communist Party of China" that the name PRC made "upon the past years of improvement is now ruined".
#Feb23 #ChinesePneumonia
Koreans Demand Deportation of Chinese Nationals
As the coronavirus outbreak has spreaded to South Korea,
thousands of Koreans took to the street, demanding the deportation of PRC nationals before 15 April, to reduce the chance of transmission and the risk of infection.
Meanwhile, some netizens expressed that it is "thanks to the Communist Party of China" that the name PRC made "upon the past years of improvement is now ruined".
#Feb23 #ChinesePneumonia
#Borders #ChinesePneumonia #Discrimination
Hong Kong Government's Discriminative Treatment: Open Borders with China; Ban Entry of Passengers from South Korea
Many people in Hong Kong asked, "What about China?".
On February 24, the Hong Kong government announced its policy of prohibiting passengers from South Korea, including those who have travelled to South Korea in the past 14 days, from entering Hong Kong starting from 6 am on February 25.
Until then, the Hong Kong-China borders remain open, despite the local population's vocal demands to have it closed.
As of February 24, there have been 833 cases of Wuhan pneumonia in South Korea and nearly 77,000 cases reported in China.
Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism told PRC nationals not to go to the United States for the "unfair treatment" they would receive.
Source: Stand News; Now News
#Feb24 #ChineseDiplomacy #PRC #SouthKorea #HongKong
Hong Kong Government's Discriminative Treatment: Open Borders with China; Ban Entry of Passengers from South Korea
Many people in Hong Kong asked, "What about China?".
On February 24, the Hong Kong government announced its policy of prohibiting passengers from South Korea, including those who have travelled to South Korea in the past 14 days, from entering Hong Kong starting from 6 am on February 25.
Until then, the Hong Kong-China borders remain open, despite the local population's vocal demands to have it closed.
As of February 24, there have been 833 cases of Wuhan pneumonia in South Korea and nearly 77,000 cases reported in China.
Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism told PRC nationals not to go to the United States for the "unfair treatment" they would receive.
Source: Stand News; Now News
#Feb24 #ChineseDiplomacy #PRC #SouthKorea #HongKong
South Korean TV Show on Hong Kong Pro-democracy Protests: "Why did Hongkongers Take it To the Street?"
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Watch the Chinese-subtitled videos:
Part 1: https://dai.ly/x7tiani
Part 2: https://dai.ly/x7tibpy
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#SouthKorea
12 South Korean Newspapers Show Concerns Over the National Security Law in Hong Kong
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12 South Korean Newspapers Show Concerns Ove the National Security Law in Hong Kong
The PRC's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has forcefully passed a Hong Kong version of the National Security Law without any public consultation from the Hong Kong public. Nine comprehensive national newspapers and three major financial newspapers in South Korea have published this news with full-page coverage.
Of which, 6 newspapers headlined the news with relevant photos and 4 of them included written reports.
The following headlines are compiled by Korean Peninsula News Platform:
【Dong-a Ilbo】 Situation in Hong Kong Triggers Conflict between China and USA, Opening the Doorway to a Mass Exodus from Hong Kong
【Joong Ang llbo】 Political and Economic Freedom in Hong Kong are Stripped Away
【The Hankyoreh】 National Security Law Enacted in Hong Kong
【Seoul Shinmun】 China Passes National Security Law Despite US's Declaration of Removing Hong Kong’s Special Status
【Segye llbo】 China Forcefully Passes National Security Law, Ignoring US's Warning of Removing Hong Kong’s Special Status
【Kukmin llbo】 Polarized Reactions towards the Passing of National Security Law: One Side Objects with Protest while the Other Side Welcomes the Law with Celebration
Source: https://www.facebook.com/1449242832005268/posts/2656475081282031/
#Jun30
12 South Korean Newspapers Show Concerns Ove the National Security Law in Hong Kong
The PRC's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has forcefully passed a Hong Kong version of the National Security Law without any public consultation from the Hong Kong public. Nine comprehensive national newspapers and three major financial newspapers in South Korea have published this news with full-page coverage.
Of which, 6 newspapers headlined the news with relevant photos and 4 of them included written reports.
The following headlines are compiled by Korean Peninsula News Platform:
【Dong-a Ilbo】 Situation in Hong Kong Triggers Conflict between China and USA, Opening the Doorway to a Mass Exodus from Hong Kong
【Joong Ang llbo】 Political and Economic Freedom in Hong Kong are Stripped Away
【The Hankyoreh】 National Security Law Enacted in Hong Kong
【Seoul Shinmun】 China Passes National Security Law Despite US's Declaration of Removing Hong Kong’s Special Status
【Segye llbo】 China Forcefully Passes National Security Law, Ignoring US's Warning of Removing Hong Kong’s Special Status
【Kukmin llbo】 Polarized Reactions towards the Passing of National Security Law: One Side Objects with Protest while the Other Side Welcomes the Law with Celebration
Source: https://www.facebook.com/1449242832005268/posts/2656475081282031/
#Jun30
#HKUSU #Statement
Students' Union of University of Hong Kong: "Hongkongers, We Shall Give Our Lives to Freedom"
The University of Hong Kong Students' Union released a frontpage statement on #AppleDaily on #Aug14. Conveying Hongkongers' determination to pursue freedom, the open letter quoted #WinstonChurchil 's speech in the #WWI and #HannahArendt 's works as well as the struggles for democracy in #Taiwan and #SouthKorea. The letter goes:
“Students were arrested, a newspaper office was raided, election was turned into ‘mere figurehead’, and a professor was dismissed. All of these are merely the prologue to a long gloomy night. It seems that the future of this city can only get ever duller. We might be weak confronting the totalitarian party-state, but we are not alone.
We have the free world walking with us."
The message is clear: "Hongkongers, We Shall Give Our Lives to Freedom"; and
“Through blood, toil, tears and sweat, we will strive on."
Read the full version here: HKUSU #Aug14
Students' Union of University of Hong Kong: "Hongkongers, We Shall Give Our Lives to Freedom"
The University of Hong Kong Students' Union released a frontpage statement on #AppleDaily on #Aug14. Conveying Hongkongers' determination to pursue freedom, the open letter quoted #WinstonChurchil 's speech in the #WWI and #HannahArendt 's works as well as the struggles for democracy in #Taiwan and #SouthKorea. The letter goes:
“Students were arrested, a newspaper office was raided, election was turned into ‘mere figurehead’, and a professor was dismissed. All of these are merely the prologue to a long gloomy night. It seems that the future of this city can only get ever duller. We might be weak confronting the totalitarian party-state, but we are not alone.
We have the free world walking with us."
The message is clear: "Hongkongers, We Shall Give Our Lives to Freedom"; and
“Through blood, toil, tears and sweat, we will strive on."
Read the full version here: HKUSU #Aug14