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Midterms are over. Now what for Korea peace? | November KPNGN Newsletter

Dear Friend, Trump’s warmaking and unpopular foreign policy played a decisive role at the polls. Now is the time to take stock of what the future holds for Korea peace. Join our November national meeting…

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Bipartisan Stalemate: Why has U.S. Leadership on Korea Peace Failed?

How reactionary support for war drills harms efforts for Korea peace and diplomacy Trump’s surprise announcement to scale down joint U.S.-ROK military war drills in August 2026 has continued to draw criticism from U.S. leaders, with Kamala Harris criticized Trump’s decision at a speech in Seoul in the following October 2026. In the same month, […]
Democrats Are Urging Trump to Re-Escalate on North Korea
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Democrats Are Urging Trump to Re-Escalate on North Korea

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Dropsite News

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Aída Chávez
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Symposium and Reenactment of Oyama v. California

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

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Tribute to Gloria Steinem
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Tribute to Gloria Steinem

Tribute to Gloria Steinem March 25, 1934 – September 2, 2026 Women Cross DMZ mourns the passing of Gloria Steinem who played a central role in the 2015 Women’s Peace Walk and DMZ crossing. Gloria made lasting contributions to feminist movements in the U.S. and around the world, and later in her life developed a special […]
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Civil Society Organizational Letter to Congress Urging Support for Diplomacy with North Korea

September 1, 2026 Dear Members of Congress, We write to urge you to speak out in support of diplomacy aimed at de-escalation on the Korean Peninsula, including in support of South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung’s efforts to reopen dialogue with North Korea and advance a lasting peace. After more than 70 years without a formal […]

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Step in the Right Direction: Kansas City Star Letter to the Editor by Jennie Telfer

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Kansas City Star

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Jennie Telfer
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Urge your Members of Congress to support US-DPRK Dialogue and a Peace Agreement

The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the major 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield joint US-ROK military exercises would be cut in half. This followed President Trump’s social media announcement that he would “substantially reduce” exercises. Senior U.S. lawmakers from both parties heavily criticized Trump’s decision. Meanwhile, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated yesterday he respected Trump’s decision […]

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Urge your members of Congress to support diplomacy and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

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Action Hour to support de-escalation and diplomacy in Korea

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US Leaders Must Call for De-Escalation and Peace on the Korean Peninsula
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US Leaders Must Call for De-Escalation and Peace on the Korean Peninsula

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Common Dreams

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Cathi Choi and Austin Headrick
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Women Cross DMZ calls for diplomatic engagement and an end to military exercises on the Korean Peninsula

“For over 70 years, the ongoing Korean War and escalating tensions have undermined security for 80 million people living on the Korean Peninsula and millions more throughout the Pacific. In the past, the United States has canceled and reduced joint military exercises to support efforts for dialogue and diplomacy. As the nation that is still at war with North Korea, the United States must act now to end its longest war and pursue peace, engagement, and diplomacy,” said Cathi Choi, Women Cross DMZ Executive Director. 

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Billions for Bases: The True Cost of U.S. Military Spending in Korea

Billions for Bases: A new report from the Center for International Policy by David Vine examines how much U.S. taxpayers are paying to maintain the U.S. military in Korea. This report shows that the true costs of U.S. military spending in Korea are being grossly underreported. In South Korea, the U.S. military: • Stations 28,500 […]
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Armistice to Peace Rally | Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

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