[On-site Video] "Stop Oppressing Joseonjok!" 'Taljungong Alliance' Strongly Condemns Chinese Communist Party

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon, PDs Yoon Jin-geun and Lee Kyung-do] "Chinese Communist Party, stop oppressing the Joseonjok!"

As the Chinese Communist Party celebrated its 100th anniversary on the 1st, the Joseonjok living in Korea raised their voices, claiming that the Communist Party is oppressing and discriminating against them. They asserted that the Chinese government is committing numerous human rights violations against the Joseonjok compatriots.

They also emphasized that they are making great efforts to change the discriminatory perceptions Koreans have toward the Joseonjok.

The 'Joseonjok Anti-CCP Alliance' held a press conference in front of the Central Post Office in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, stating, "From this moment on, the Joseonjok compatriots will break away from the illegal regime, the evil Chinese Communist Party regime," fiercely condemning the Chinese Communist Party.

The group claimed, "The Chinese government forced the issuance of Chinese language textbooks instead of Korean language education and even conducted surveys regarding the cancellation of Korean language subjects in university entrance exams."

They raised their voices, saying, "Although the Chinese constitution and international law protect the rights of ethnic minorities to preserve and develop their culture, language, and customs, the reality is different."

Jee Myung-kwang, the representative of the organizers, emphasized, "We denounce all the illegal acts, human rights violations, and crimes that the Chinese Communist Party regime has carried out over the past 100 years."

Regarding the purpose of the rally, he explained, "While it was a voice directed at the Chinese government, we also wanted to make our voices heard by the people of the Republic of Korea, which is why we held this rally." He added, "For those who think that we Joseonjok are agents of China or spies for the Communist Party, we wanted to show that this is not the case."

Especially about the negative perceptions of the Joseonjok in Korea, he said, "The identity held by the Joseonjok, saying 'We are Chinese,' might have caused Koreans to feel betrayed and resentful." He continued, "We hope that people will understand the position of the Joseonjok a little more and wait with patience."