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Action Hour to support de-escalation and diplomacy in Korea

Over the past week, President Trump has announced substantial reduction in U.S.-South Korea military drills, claimed ongoing conversations with North Korea, and made overtures towards engaging North Korea. North Korea has denied ongoing diplomacy but…

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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 […]
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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A Joint Statement Calling for an End to the Korean War

A Joint Statement Calling for an End to the Korean War On July 27, 1953, the bullets on the Korean Peninsula stopped firing, but the war never ended. The armistice was always meant to be temporary. The ceasefire was intended to be followed by a peace agreement, but it has still yet to come more […]

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End the Travel Ban on North Korea Now

  The Trump administration has just extended the travel ban on North Korea until August 31, 2027. Since 2017, U.S. passport holders have been prohibited from traveling to North Korea. This policy has kept families separated, hindered the delivery of humanitarian aid, and prevented civil society groups and individuals from engaging in meaningful exchanges. Prior […]
Feminist Solidarities Toward a Demilitarized Pacific: Event Recap
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Feminist Solidarities Toward a Demilitarized Pacific: Event Recap

  💙🌏𝓖𝓨𝓞𝓟𝓞 𝓛𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓒𝓲𝓻𝓬𝓵𝓮: 𝓛𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓟𝓪𝓬𝓲𝓯𝓲𝓬 Recap We are still buzzing from the energy, solidarity, and knowledge that was generated and shared during our Learning Circle hosted by GYOPO. Over seventy people gathered to learn about the intertwined legacies of militarized prostitution under Japanese colonialism and US occupation in Korea, the experiences and activism […]

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Hope Springs Eternal For Reduced Tensions and Peace on the Korean Peninsula

Building Peace in Times of Division In May, Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women’s Football Club traveled to South Korea to face off against Suwon FC Women in the semifinals of the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Champions League in South Korea—marking the first time North Korea has sent athletes to South Korea to compete since 2018. As Korea […]
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“America First” in the Asia Pacific: Debriefing Michelle Park Steel’s Nomination

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Forget the World Cup—the Most Important Soccer Match Is Happening in Korea This Week
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Forget the World Cup—the Most Important Soccer Match Is Happening in Korea This Week

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Common Dreams
Congresswoman Ramirez, Human Rights Organizations Call for Recommitment to Human Rights, Dismantling of Systems of Oppression, including DHS and Defense
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Congresswoman Ramirez, Human Rights Organizations Call for Recommitment to Human Rights, Dismantling of Systems of Oppression, including DHS and Defense

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Representative Delia Ramirez
U.S.-China Rivalry and the Militarization of the Pacific: Panel Recap
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U.S.-China Rivalry and the Militarization of the Pacific: Panel Recap