SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — After President Moon Jae-in’s appearance at the Korea International Fleet Review taking place on Jeju Island, the president also took time to visit the nearby Gangjeong Village on the southern coast of the island, the subject of various controversies surrounding the construction of the Jeju Naval Base. According to [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Gangjeong village residents on Jeju Island have launched a protest against the international fleet review that began on Wednesday. The Joint Action to Protect Jeju Island for Peace Against 2018 International Fleet Review, comprised of Gangjeong Residents Against Navy Base and other civil groups, staged a rally in front [...]
JEJU, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Chief of Naval Operations has accepted the demands made by Jeju residents in Gangjeong Village asking for an apology, forecasting a possible resolution to the ongoing conflict between the villagers and the navy. Yesterday morning, Adm. Sim Seung-seob and his staff visited Gangjeong Village in the city of [...]