The Asia Pacific Research Network stands in solidarity with the people of South Korea in resisting the return of Martial Law by the fascist government of Yoon Suk-yeol. The Martial Law declaration on the eve of December 4 has been the 13th in the country’s history after the June Uprising that ousted the US-backed military regime of Chun Doo-Hwan in 1987.
Yoon has already faced 22 impeachment attempts. Currently, democratic forces in South Korea continue to demand his removal from power due to his brazen corruption, alleged election fraud, and his government’s inaction amid the worsening socio-economic crisis in the country.
Through our members and allies in the region, we have been closely monitoring the geopolitical tensions in the Asia Pacific region over the past two decades. During this period, we have seen the evolving dynamics between global orders. Looking closely at Northeast Asia, US imperialism has long created a comprehensive alliance and patronage in the subregion to widen and deepen its military positioning that surround China.
With the rising tensions and growing threats of war, we must recognize the anti-colonial victories from our region’s history and increasingly strengthen our ranks against imperialist expansion. The just and lasting peace that we need will not be possible while imperialism, the driving logic of US military agreements, exists. Flashpoints of conflict, the military-industrial complex, proxy wars, fascism, military aid, arms deals, military bases, surveillance and intelligence gathering, and other manifestations of imperialism make our task all the more urgent.
As we commemorate the International Human Rights Day, it is imperative for the people to struggle against US imperialism’s intensifying wars of aggression, rising conflict, and militaristic ventures in the Asia Pacific region. Let us support and maximize all forms of struggle towards the realization of human rights, sovereignty and peace.
#StopTheAttacks #DefendHumanRights #IHRD2024
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