Comments on: A cause worth protesting for this Saturday

By: SusieQ

SusieQ — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:55:32 +0000

Why is the NK Human Rights protest getting hijacked by pro-beef shit? I mean talk about mixed messages. I’d go out for the NK issue, but not for beef.

Yeah, the beef thing was stupid but I don’t want to protest about it. If Koreans don’t want to eat it, fine.

The NK issue, however, is something I could get behind. I won’t be going now though cuz everything has been conflated.

By: Eujin

Eujin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:47:24 +0000

Andy, since this thread is a bit quieter I’ll post here.

I’ve heard that it is not possible for Koreans (or anyone for that matter) to travel between cities in North Korea without permission. But does anyone know how difficult it is to get permission? Is it six months of waiting and forms in triplicate or is it a quick stamp and you’re on your way? Probably it depends on who you are.

Presumably the military and public officials can travel around quite freely, but what if you live in Sariwon say and you want to go and see the sea? I remember thinking it was a bit odd that everyone needed to show passports to go from Moscow to St Petersburg, but (some) people still went on holiday to the Black Sea in the Soviet Union right?

And what about Seollal? Is the traffic situation basically a non-event? It’s complete chaos in China.

What are the chances of finding a kid in Kaesong say, who has one set of grandparents in Nampo and the other set in Wonsan? I know it was forbidden to wander around Denmark until 1848. I guess in those days most people had all their relatives within walking distance.

And does anyone know if the residents of Kaesong can just turn up and visit the Sungkyunkwan museum there whenever they feel like it?

By: usinkorea

usinkorea — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:16:19 +0000

I hope some of the people will bring video cameras and You Tube it.

A march like this recorded for all to see — could cut through a ton of the bullshit.

If you make average Koreans stare at the ugly face the marchers are most likely to see — it can have a big impact via the internet.

And/or maybe KBS and MBC and others can have news crews out….

By: cm

cm — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:34:20 +0000

I can’t be there, but my heart is with you guys. Wish you guys the best of luck for a successful run.

By: r.rac

r.rac — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:18:28 +0000

this one must-go to protest, gonna try and be there myself. good work andy

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By: Benicio74

Benicio74 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:53:29 +0000

This is one I agree with wholeheartedly and if I was in Seoul, I would definitely join in!

I’m sure the lefties will try to label it “anti-unification”!