This is fascinating and inspiring. I was in S. Korea most of 2000 but could not spend much time away from work. The land is spectacular. Most of the people I met were patient with my ignorance.
The March 1st Movement was both a heroic undertaking and a tragedy. The school girls' photos in Seodaemun Prison are heartbreaking...that they were so brave and almost children. The Donghak revolution was an example of the strength inside the Korean heart when an injustice is perpetrated. These are the people who impeded the martial law almost-coup of President Yoon. I am so proud of them! What a great article and reminder of the greatness of the Korean people.
Thank you so much for this beautiful reflection. You captured exactly what I hoped this piece would convey—that Korea’s fight for justice runs deep, from schoolgirls facing prison cells to farmers holding bamboo spears, to today’s citizens standing firm for democracy. I’m so moved that it resonated with you. 🙏💙
This is fascinating and inspiring. I was in S. Korea most of 2000 but could not spend much time away from work. The land is spectacular. Most of the people I met were patient with my ignorance.
Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear you had a good time in Korea. Hope you get to visit again someday!
The March 1st Movement was both a heroic undertaking and a tragedy. The school girls' photos in Seodaemun Prison are heartbreaking...that they were so brave and almost children. The Donghak revolution was an example of the strength inside the Korean heart when an injustice is perpetrated. These are the people who impeded the martial law almost-coup of President Yoon. I am so proud of them! What a great article and reminder of the greatness of the Korean people.
Thank you so much for this beautiful reflection. You captured exactly what I hoped this piece would convey—that Korea’s fight for justice runs deep, from schoolgirls facing prison cells to farmers holding bamboo spears, to today’s citizens standing firm for democracy. I’m so moved that it resonated with you. 🙏💙
It really did. When I watched people freezing a few month ago in front of the National Assembly, silently in protest, I felt so proud.