Why Human Rights in the Climate Crisis Era?

Many scientists have warned that we would face devastating consequences when the temperature rises by 1.5˚C from the level of the beginning of industrialization. Currently, however, we have come closer to that point. Therefore, now is time for us to raise awareness of and take actions against the climate crisis in order to brace for more serious risks in the future.

Kudos to the Nation’s Unsung Heroes: Fighters of the Flames

“In matters of life and death, while others turn away, they are always the ones who choose to stay.”

Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson

Would an acknowledgement of failure change anything? Did Isaac have a responsibility to protect the credibility of the weather bureau?

The Humanity in Humiliation: The Search for Yangsim in National Disasters

Understanding yangsim – its origins, ramifications, and altogether common absence – is the beginning of the necessary philosophical work to prevent all national disasters, not just deadly protests that marked South Korea’s turbulent past.

The 9th Graduation Ceremony of Danwon High School was Held in Private

Singsing Kim covers a very touching time surrounding the graduation of the 83 surviving students from Danwon High School

Sewol Ferry Disaster Updates

Bereaved Families Calls for Voluntary Rresignation of Five of the Seventeen Special Investigation Committee Members

Sewol Update: January 2015

The Sewol Ferry sunk in April 2014 but the battle for answers continues! Keep up to date with what is happening as people keep fighting for safer travel laws!

Sewol Ferry Disaster Aftermath

The memory of the Sewol Ferry Disaster remains raw. The Gwangju Citizen Sangju Group is committed to raising awareness for a safer society,