Henry, Richard, Tom and (new recruit) Andy attended yesterday’s vigil for migrant workers’ rights, outside Kyobo Bookstore, Gwanghwamun.  The vigil is held every Thursday from 6.30pm and is organised by the Migrants’ Trade Union (MTU).

About 20 people attended, including students from EWHA Women’s University who performed a dance to keep the workers entertained and raise everyone’s spirits.  A few people spoke to the group of protestors, including the MTU’s Seoul representative.  Tom spoke on behalf of Amnesty and explained that Amnesty fights for migrant rights around the globe and that their struggle has not gone unnoticed, rather it has received international attention.  He also mentioned that he hoped to have more members of G48 attend in the near future.

There will be a protest to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Yeosu Dentention Center fire, which killed or injured many migrant workers last year, on Sunday from 2pm at the arts park in Hyehwa-dong (Daehangno).  All members who can are encouraged to attend.