otherwise 1) In another way, differently; 2) Under other circumstances; 3) In other respects.

Right-wing activities in Korea

Far-right groups in South Korea are waging violent protests against People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD) 참여연대, hardly a bastion of the radical left (see this interesting recent article by Seungsook Moon):

Article and photo from The Hankyoreh

In response, PSPD has issued an urgent letter in response.

Urgent Letter to Friends, Human Rights Defenders and Peace Activities

Dear Friends, Human Rights Defenders and Peace Activists

People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD), a watchdog NGO in South Korea established in 1994, urgently appeals to the international community for support and solidarity. PSPD has been oppressed and threatened by the Lee Myung-bak government. [ Read more... ]

In the meantime, Christian Right groups have invited George W. Bush to attend a mega prayer rally to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The theme? "Over Division to Peace." Yes, Bush for peace. It goes to show how "peace" and "human rights" could mean just about anything.

According to Christian news articles (here and here), Bush testified that "without the sacrifice of the Korean War, Korea would not be a free nation, but be under Communist rule. And the US and South Korea would not have become strong (blood) allies. America will not forget that South Korea was the first to side with America and dispatch troops to Iraq and Afghanistan when the 9-11 terror attacks took place in 2001. It's been 57 years since the last shots of the Korean War were fired, and I pray to God for the reunification of the divided Korean peninsula. Freedom is given by God to all on earth, and achieved through heartfelt prayers."

Protesters outside (many from the religious left) took objection.

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