Gay Activists Occupy City Hall: Day 3

In response to the postponement of a human rights charter that would have protected sexual minorities from discrimination, gay activists are currently in their third day of occupying City Hall.


The charter was originally planned to be signed on the 10th of December (to coincide with Human Rights Day) but was postponed due to a vocal Christian right. A group of 20 LGBTQI groups have now occupied the lobby of the Seoul Metropolitan government calling for Mayor Park Won-soon to meet with activists and push forward with the human rights charter.

Mayor Park stated on the 4th that although he may support a non-discrimination clause, as a representative of the city he "can't support homosexuality. Not surprisingly, people are upset.

In the following video, you can see activists trying to meet with Mayor Park at the end of his work day, but it is still unknown if he will agree to a meeting.

Although I have heard that the activists may be forcefully be removed today, as far as I know they are still in City Hall. Hopefully, the occupation can continue until everyone in Korea is talking about it. Two days until Human Rights Day. Mayor Park, get your act together!

The Rainbow Action Group has issued a Call for Action: show your support by sending messages to Mayor Park (Twitter @wonsoonpark, Email [email protected], Fax +82-2-2133-0797(Seoul Human Rights Center)) urging him to proclaim the charter.