๐ข Call for Signatories
Join our joint statement on Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" campaign.
๐ https://t.co/LZuZlGPoyr
Signatories open until June 16.
Statement to be released on June 17.
#May18#Democracy#Starbucks
๐ฉUpdated Timeline of Key Development:
The May 18 Foundation's Response to Starbucks Korea's Marketing Campaign that Trivialized the May 18 Democratic Uprising
๐https://t.co/aCirLxS2Fq
๐ฉAction: Appeal Email to Starbucks Corporation
The Foundation Start the Protest Email Campaign regarding Starbucks Korea's May 18-related marketing controversy. Please Join Us!!
Email Sample ๐https://t.co/UDz8VHE4XC
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๐https://t.co/dtPNCJgV39
Buenas noches a Venezuela, buenos dรญas desde Corea.
Empezรณ el Gwangju Democracy Forum 2026 y fui invitado a dar una conferencia en la tarde sobre los retos de una transiciรณn real y una democracia estable en Venezuela.
Gracias a The May 18 Foundation y su trabajo por la memoria.
๐๐๐ Now we are posting a pre-notice for applications to The May 18 Academy 2026.
๐Theme: Rebuilding Democracy for a New Era
๐Application Period: May 18 ~ May 20, 2026
๐How to Apply: Email([email protected])
๐More Details: https://t.co/IiohEPWJJN
[Statement(Korean)]
Starbucks Korea is facing controversy after running a promotion on 18 May featuring a tank reminiscent of the military regime and a phrase used by the police at the time of the death of the martyr Park Jong-cheol.
https://t.co/DrZYxJk8rg
Sylvia Acan, 2026 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Winner
After 4 days schedule, she returned to her country, Uganda. We hope for a safe trip Sylvia, Ayan(Acanโs daughter), and Ivan.
Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!
#2026GPHR#GwangjuPrizeforHumanRights#SylviaAcan#GWVU
Moreover, we talked about Gen-Zโs movements in S.Korea, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Mexico, Asian border challenges, and social disaster in Korea. The forum may be over, but our solidarity and our campaign continue.
#GDF2026
For three days, the Foundation holds the GDF. We discussed about demcracy and human rights. Especially, we focused on the hegemonic rivalry between the United States and China and acountability of CSOs solidarity.
#2026GwangjuDemocracyForum#GDF
๐๐๐ Now we are posting a pre-notice for applications to The May 18 Academy 2026.
๐Theme: Rebuilding Democracy for a New Era
๐Application Period: May 18 ~ May 20, 2026
๐How to Apply: Email([email protected])
๐More Details: https://t.co/IiohEPWJJN
โAttentionโ We are opening the 2026 Democracy Fund call for applications!!
๐Application Period: Mar. 16 ~ Mar. 19
๐How to Apply: Email([email protected])
๐Field: 1) The May 18 Grassroot Support, 2) Emergency Support
๐More Details: https://t.co/HAoeGHhpjm
Congratulations๐๐๐ We are delighted that โHan Kang was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.โ
* If you visit the May 18 Foundation, you can read and search the books and material about the May 18 Democratic Uprising.