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This organization was formed in 1990 by a group of leftists who subscribed to the state-capitalist theory developed by British Marxist [[Tony Cliff]]. Tony Cliff argued that socialist countries in the Eastern Bloc were actually state-capitalist countries. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the organization began to grow. Although they viewed North Korea as a state-capitalist country in need of revolution, the South Korean government began arresting members of the organization from 1992 until 2000. |
This organization was formed in 1990 by a group of leftists who subscribed to the state-capitalist theory developed by British Marxist [[Tony Cliff]]. Tony Cliff argued that socialist countries in the Eastern Bloc were actually state-capitalist countries. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the organization began to grow. Although they viewed North Korea as a state-capitalist country in need of revolution, the South Korean government began arresting members of the organization from 1992 until 2000. |
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Around 2000, they began joining the Democratic Labor Party. During this time, they launched a major public campaign against the Iraq War and neoliberalism. |
Around 2000, they began joining the [[Democratic Labor Party]]. During this time, they launched a major public campaign against the Iraq War and neoliberalism. |
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During the [[2008 US beef protest in South Korea]], they actively participated. One of their activists at Korea University gained the media spotlight for her televised debate and was nicknamed "고대녀" (Korea Univ Girl). |
During the [[2008 US beef protest in South Korea]], they actively participated. One of their activists at Korea University gained the media spotlight for her televised debate and was nicknamed "고대녀" (Korea Univ Girl). |
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They supported 2019 Hongkong protest. They criticized chinese government and made event for supporting protest in major korean universities. This made conflicts with some chinese students who support chinese government. |
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Since October 2023, they have been running a public campaign for Palestine. Conservative media in South Korea like [[The Chosun Ilbo]] have criticized their activism as "far-left support for Hamas." |
Since October 2023, they have been running a public campaign for Palestine. Conservative media in South Korea like [[The Chosun Ilbo]] have criticized their activism as "far-left support for Hamas." |
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Revision as of 02:34, 11 March 2024
| Workers' Solidarity | |
| Hangul | 노동자연대 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 勞動者連帶 |
| Revised Romanization | nodongjayeondae |
| McCune–Reischauer | notongchayŏntae |
Workers' Solidarity (Korean: 노동자연대; Nodongjayeondae) is a political organization in South Korea, affiliated with International Socialist Tendency. Workers' Solidarity publishes the weekly newspaper Workers' Solidarity (Korean: 노동자 연대; Nodongja yeondae). And they have a yearly forum, Marxism since 2001.
History
This organization was formed in 1990 by a group of leftists who subscribed to the state-capitalist theory developed by British Marxist Tony Cliff. Tony Cliff argued that socialist countries in the Eastern Bloc were actually state-capitalist countries. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the organization began to grow. Although they viewed North Korea as a state-capitalist country in need of revolution, the South Korean government began arresting members of the organization from 1992 until 2000.
Around 2000, they began joining the Democratic Labor Party. During this time, they launched a major public campaign against the Iraq War and neoliberalism.
During the 2008 US beef protest in South Korea, they actively participated. One of their activists at Korea University gained the media spotlight for her televised debate and was nicknamed "고대녀" (Korea Univ Girl).
They supported 2019 Hongkong protest. They criticized chinese government and made event for supporting protest in major korean universities. This made conflicts with some chinese students who support chinese government.
Since October 2023, they have been running a public campaign for Palestine. Conservative media in South Korea like The Chosun Ilbo have criticized their activism as "far-left support for Hamas."
External links
- Workers' Solidarity Website (in Korean)
- Workers' Solidarity Newspaper Website (in Korean)
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