- On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines - This coming February 25th is the 21st anniversary of ’the ‘People Power’ revolution, when the Philippine people brought down the regime of Dictator Marcos. We, however, regret that it is difficult to celebrate and congratulate this historical da...
2007/02/23 00:00 2007/02/23 00:00
"People's Action Against 3/12 Impeachment and Political Corruption" Invites the Foreign Press Corps to a Press Conference on 'Impeachment, Democracy and the Response of the Civil Society' When: March 20, 2004 (Saturday) 11:30 Where: Cafe Neutinamu (Anguk Station Exit No. Opposite the Jongno Police Station) Contact : Ms. Kim, Hye-Ae (M...
2004/03/20 00:00 2004/03/20 00:00
- Dismiss the Impeachment, End the political corruption![Press Release] Statement on the Current Impeachment Crisis by the Korean civil society - Dismiss the Impeachment, End the political corruption! March 12, 2004 will be remembered as a disgrace in the history of democratic transition in South Korea. The Korean civil society condemn t...
2004/03/13 00:00 2004/03/13 00:00
On March 12, 2004, lawmakers from the Grand National Party and the Millennium Democratic Party passed the nation's first presidential impeachment bill. Although the impeachment process was done in a seemingly legal manner, the motion, failing to stand on a clear constitutional basis, is nothing but a mere political ploy. The lawmakers abused their power a...
2004/03/12 00:00 2004/03/12 00:00
In spite of citizens’ strong objection, the impeachment by lawmakers of Hannara and Minjoo has been passed. The two opposition parties, which have no concern about people’s opinion and nation’s security at all, committed a parliamentary coup betraying their lords in broad daylight. Their outrage, without any cause or justice, puts the country into turm...
2004/03/12 00:00 2004/03/12 00:00
Chronicle of Anti-War Peace Movement in Korea NGOs in Korea, including civil-social, labor, religious, law, student, and women’s organizations have raised their voices against war since Oct. 8, 2001, when the United States' retaliation war began. There have been numerous statements, declarations, and news conferences in succession. Two panel di...
2002/01/31 00:00 2002/01/31 00:00
Thailand: Fight against Corruption Nualnoi Treerat I. Introduction. Corruption has been the serious problem in Thailand for many years. It has been widespread, deeply rooted, well-organized and tolerated. However, during the past five years, there was a clear attempt to fight against corruption. The paper aims to e...
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