In Solidarity with the High-Altitude Protest for the Abolition of Mass Layoffs and Irregular Employment
On Friday, May 23, the high-altitude protest led by Comrade Ko Jin-Soo, head of the Sejong Hotel Union, marked its 100th day. In response, the Joint Workers’ Action to Change Our Lives organized the second Victory Tent for High-Altitude Protest, gathering the collective will of workers and citizens calling for a world beyond the dismissal of President Yoon Suk-yeol—one free of mass layoffs, irregular employment, and discrimination, and grounded in equality.
The Korean Council joined the overnight protest in solidarity with the marginalized, whose voices are often excluded—especially during pivotal moments such as the presidential election.
During the cultural event, built through solidarity among progressive activists, democratic citizens, and laborers, we heard powerful speeches from Comrades Ko Jin-Soo, Kim Hyeong-Soo, and Park Jeong-Hye. Afterward, participants marched together, voicing our collective demands ahead of the election, and held an overnight sit-in at the tent site.
Though the weather turned cold and rainy, we endured in unity, reminded of the harsh conditions faced by those protesting atop the high-rise structure. The next morning, we gathered for breakfast and concluded the event with a closing rally. Listening to impassioned speeches by university students including those from Dongduk Women’s University and union members, we reaffirmed our commitment to stand alongside all who face structural discrimination.
The Korean Council remains steadfast in our pledge to walk hand in hand with all marginalized communities, now and always.
In Solidarity with the High-Altitude Protest for the Abolition of Mass Layoffs and Irregular Employment
On Friday, May 23, the high-altitude protest led by Comrade Ko Jin-Soo, head of the Sejong Hotel Union, marked its 100th day. In response, the Joint Workers’ Action to Change Our Lives organized the second Victory Tent for High-Altitude Protest, gathering the collective will of workers and citizens calling for a world beyond the dismissal of President Yoon Suk-yeol—one free of mass layoffs, irregular employment, and discrimination, and grounded in equality.
The Korean Council joined the overnight protest in solidarity with the marginalized, whose voices are often excluded—especially during pivotal moments such as the presidential election.
During the cultural event, built through solidarity among progressive activists, democratic citizens, and laborers, we heard powerful speeches from Comrades Ko Jin-Soo, Kim Hyeong-Soo, and Park Jeong-Hye. Afterward, participants marched together, voicing our collective demands ahead of the election, and held an overnight sit-in at the tent site.
Though the weather turned cold and rainy, we endured in unity, reminded of the harsh conditions faced by those protesting atop the high-rise structure. The next morning, we gathered for breakfast and concluded the event with a closing rally. Listening to impassioned speeches by university students including those from Dongduk Women’s University and union members, we reaffirmed our commitment to stand alongside all who face structural discrimination.
The Korean Council remains steadfast in our pledge to walk hand in hand with all marginalized communities, now and always.