"War Is Not the Answer" Korean Human Rights Cities Association Holds Press Conference Supporting Ukraine

On the 17th, the Korean Human Rights Cities Council held a press conference at Jeongdong Jeil Church next to the Russian Embassy in Korea, announcing a statement condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for Ukraine. Attending the press conference were Lee Dong-jin, Mayor of Dobong-gu and Chairperson of the Human Rights Cities Council, Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, and Kim Jeong-sik, Mayor of Michuhol-gu, Incheon, who condemned Russia's anti-human rights actions and conveyed support and encouragement to Ukraine. Andrey Litvinov, a teacher at Gwangju Ji-hye Alternative School originally from Ukraine, and Valeria, a language exchange student at Duksung Women's University, also participated. They said, "We face the painful reality of our homeland suffering from war every day, and it is a great strength that Koreans show interest and stand with us." The Korean Human Rights Cities Council was established in 2017 for local governments nationwide to exchange and cooperate on human rights protection policies. Here are some photos from the event.

On the 17th, a "Press Conference Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Supporting Ukraine," hosted by the Korean Human Rights Cities Council, was held in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church near the Russian Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 17th, a press conference titled "Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, Supporting Ukraine," hosted by the Korean Human Rights Cities Council, was held in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church near the Russian Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 17th, in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church near the Russian Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul, Valeria, a language exchange student at Duksung Women's University, is speaking at the "Condemnation of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, Support for Ukraine Press Conference" hosted by the Korean Human Rights Cities Council. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 17th, Andrey Litvinov, a teacher at Gwangju Ji-hye Alternative School, spoke at the "Press Conference Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Supporting Ukraine," hosted by the Korean Human Rights Cities Council in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church near the Russian Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 17th, a "Press Conference Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Supporting Ukraine," hosted by the Korean Human Rights Cities Council, was held in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church near the Russian Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 17th, participants shouted slogans at the "Condemnation of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, Support for Ukraine Press Conference" hosted by the Korean Human Rights Cities Council in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church near the Russian Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 17th, participants are shouting slogans at the 'Press Conference Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Supporting Ukraine,' hosted by the Korean Human Rights Cities Council in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church near the Russian Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the 17th, participants are shouting slogans at the 'Press Conference Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Supporting Ukraine,' hosted by the Korean Human Rights Cities Council in front of Jeongdong First Methodist Church near the Russian Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

After the press conference, Ukrainians heading to the Russian Embassy in Korea were blocked by the police. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

Ukrainians who finished the press conference are looking at the Russian Embassy in Korea. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

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