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      <title>우리 대학교를 재생가능에너지 캠퍼스로 만들어주세요!</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/%EC%9A%B0%EB%A6%AC-%EB%8C%80%ED%95%99%EA%B5%90%EB%A5%BC-%EC%9E%AC%EC%83%9D%EA%B0%80%EB%8A%A5%EC%97%90%EB%84%88%EC%A7%80-%EC%BA%A0%ED%8D%BC%EC%8A%A4%EB%A1%9C-%EB%A7%8C%EB%93%A4%EC%96%B4%EC%A3%BC%EC%84%B8%EC%9A%94-2.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>[그린피스X그린유스] #RE제너레이션 캠페인 : "우리 대학교를 재생가능에너지 캠퍼스로 만들어주세요!"</p>

<p>기후변화 걱정없는 깨끗한 미래를 만들기 위해 여러분의 서명이 필요합니다!<br />
그린피스와 함께 행동하는 전국대학생연합, "그린유스"는 국가 경쟁력 향상을 위한 혁신을 창출하고 인재를 양성해야 할 사회적 책임을 가진 국립대학교가 교내 재생가능에너지 확대해 기후변화 대응에 앞장설 수 있도록 행동하고 있습니다.</p>

<p>2018년 12월, 그린유스는 기후변화 걱정없는 세상을 염원하는 대학생의 요구가 담긴 서한을 거점국립대학교총장협의회에 전달할 것입니다. 이 서한에 여러분의 서명을 받아 얼마나 많은 청년이 기후변화 없는 세상을 위해 행동하고 있는지 보여주고자 합니다.</p>

<p>기후변화 시대 미래 인재를 양성할 책임이 있는 국립대학교가 먼저 에너지전환의 솔선수범을 보여줄 수 있도록 지금, 서명해주세요!</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 07:26 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">96046</quid>
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      <title>Stop I.O.I Disbandment</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stop-ioi-disbandment.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>I.O.I (Ideal of Idol) is a South Korean girl group formed by CJ E&M through the 2016 reality show Produce 101 on MNET. The group is composed of eleven members chosen from a pool of 101 trainees from various entertainment companies. They debuted on May 4, 2016 with the mini-album Chrysalis, and are expected to actively promote for 10 months either as a whole or as sub-units before returning to their respective agencies.</p>

<p>I.O.I received their first music program trophy as a whole group with "Very Very Very" on the October 26th episode of Show Champion.</p>

<p>They also won the "New Star Award" on Asia Model Awards.</p>

<p>ALBUM SALES:<br />
"Chrysalis" (KOR: 69,660+) (JPN: 826+)<br />
"Whatta Man" (KOR: 64,922+)<br />
"Miss Me?" (—TBA—)</p>

<p>SINGLES SALES (DL):<br />
"Crush"<br />
KOR: 387,588+<br />
"Dream Girls"<br />
KOR: 596,549+<br />
"Whatta Man"<br />
KOR: 371,336+<br />
"Very Very Very"<br />
KOR: 266,203+</p>

<p>OTHER SONGS:<br />
"When the Cherry Blossoms Fade" (KOR: 448,325+)<br />
"Knock Knock Knock" (KOR: 154,934+)<br />
"Doo Wap" (KOR: 82,081+)<br />
"Pick Me" (KOR: 33,968+)<br />
"Hold On" (KOR: 107,713+)<br />
"More More" (KOR: 38,268+)<br />
"Ping Pong" (KOR: 33,131+)<br />
"M-Maybe" (KOR: 31,583+)</p>

<p>SOUNDTRACK:<br />
"I Love You, I Remember You" (KOR: 124,584+)</p>

<p>It was reported on March 24, 2016 that even before the finale of Produce 101, the group already confirmed seven CF deals for different companies with an estimated profit of ₩1.4 billion.</p>

<p>Awards on Music Programs:<br />
"The Show" — 08/16&30/16 (Whatta Man)<br />
"Show Champion" — 08/17/16 (Whatta Man) & 10/26/16 (Very Very Very)<br />
"M! Countdown" — 08/18/16 (Whatta Man) & 10/27/16 (Very Very Very)<br />
"Music Bank" — 08/19/16 (Whatta Man)<br />
"Inkigayo" — 10/30/16 (Very Very Very)</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:25 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Justice for Olympic Champion Yuna Kim, Robbed of Gold in Sochi</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/justice-for-olympic-champion-yuna-kim-robbed-of-gold-in-sochi.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>To many of the unbiased spectators and media at Iceberg Skating Palace on Thursday, it seemed obvious that South Korean superstar Yuna Kim, winner of the gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, had skated to a nearly flawless performance in the free skate, and after leading in Wednesday’s short program.</p>

<p>But when Kim’s final score (219.11) was read, the gold medal would go to Russia’s Adelina Sotnikova (224.59), leading to a cascade of roaring cheers from the large Russian contingent in the arena, which weren’t drowned out by sharp protests and jeers from others. While Sotnikova had a strong performance, Kim was excellent, almost flawless.</p>

<p>American Ashley Wanger, who finished a disappointing seventh, was critical of the judging.</p>

<p>"People don't want to watch a sport where you watch people fall down and somehow score above someone who goes clean," she said.</p>

<p>"It's confusing and we need to make it clear for people."</p>

<p>"People need to be held accountable. They need to get rid of anonymous judging. There are many changes that need to come to this sport if we want a fan base."</p>

<p>Acknowledgement of background info to article by Bobby Ilich: http://www.ibtimes.com/yuna-kim-sochi-scandal-south-korean-figure-skater-robbed-gold-russias-controversial-olympics-1557134</p>

<p>Pic: thanks to www.gospelherald.com</p>

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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 01:41 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>STOP KILLING DOGS AND CATS IN SOUTH KOREA</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stop-killing-dogs-and-cats-in-south-korea.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Despite many south Koreans loving animals and hating the  barbarism which is taking place they need  support from the western World.   Dogs are actually farmed  and the IDA show photos of them awaiting their death in slaughter houses - naturally terrified.  They are butchered alive.</p>

<p>Dogs and cats, usually strays, are rounded up onto lorries and taken to places such as the infamous MORAN MARKET.  They are thrown off the lorries and kept in cages, often with broken limbs, toi wait for days  without food or water, alone and terrified, to be buthcered alive for anyone who wants to buy them. TV in South America was shocked to see images of a labrador being beaten to death with a hammer - this is normal in South Korea.</p>

<p>Yet South Korea has a good economy and plenty of food, it is given place in all world sporting events and all world trade yet commits such savage atrocities.  This is totally unnacceptable.  It has nothing to do with ancient tradition as they are a part of the western world now so should not offend it by their barbarism.  There is no need to eat dogs or cats (often boiled alive and held down with sticks).</p>

<p>It brings shame on South Korea and must now be ended,  Please sign this petition and also publish it tell everyone about these atrocities everywhere you can.  Bless you for  this, from all the dogs and cats are suffering in such terrible ways.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Aug 2012 02:20 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Fair Treatment of Foreign Students @ Handong Global University</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/fair-treatment-of-foreign-students-handong-global-university.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Handong Global University is declared as an "International University."  Yet, they put out rules and regulations that give advantages to Korean students and to MK's (missionary kids) or PK's (Pastor kids).</p>

<p>In order to receive an academic scholarship @ this school, foreign students must reach a GPA of 4.5 while other students such as missionary kids and kids from 3rd world countries only need a 2.5 GPA.  Furthermore, during the summer and winter breaks, volunteer work to help countries in need are offered.  However, favor is only given to students who are Korean or missionary kids which I find to be unfair for our future depends on good deeds we have done during our attendance at the university.</p>

<p>Thirdly, there are not enough English-speaking professors @ this so-called international university and there are no major courses offered during summer or winter breaks so foreigners have to stay longer in order to fulfill their credit requirements.</p>

<p>I say, that if Handong Global University is an "International University" it should live up to its' name, don't you think?</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 7 Dec 2011 09:19 UTC</pubDate>
      <quid isPermaLink="false">50007</quid>
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      <title>MAKE SJ No. 1</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/make-sj-no-1.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>This is to divide elfs  in groups to search Mr. Simple so that Mr. simple will be always in Top 10 searches.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:10 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Reinstate Dismissed GM Daewoo Irregular Workers South Korea!</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/reinstate-dismissed-gm-daewoo-irregular-workers-south-korea.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>On 2 September 2007, irregular workers employed by in-house subcontractors at the GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Company (GM Daewoo) factory in Bupyeong established the GM Daewoo Irregular Workers Chapter of the Korean Metal Workers Union (KMWU), Incheon Local Branch.</p>

<p>GM Daewoo management has refused to recognise the union, instead carried out mass layoffs, refusing new contracts to workers when the in-house sub-contractor who employed them closed on 30 September 2007.</p>

<p>Pressuring others to quite their jobs. For over three years now, the dismissed workers have fought for reinstatement.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:14 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Bring Electricity Back to Duriban!</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/bring-electricity-back-to-duriban.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Duriban is a restaurant that served delicious bossam and kalguksu in Hongdae, DongGyo-Dong, Mapo district, Seoul until Christmas Eve, 2009. That day, all of the tenants of the area were forcefully evicted, except for Duriban's owner and a few supporters, who have been conducting a sit-in struggle in the building for more than 220 days now.</p>

<p>The redevelopment plan for the area aims to carry out “development” by forcefully evicting the tenants and without providing any compensation for their losses. Duriban's owner and supporters began their sit-in struggle with the single hope of continuing to operate the restaurant, thus resisting being completely run over by the unjust terms of the redevelopment plan.</p>

<p>In the early days of the sit-in, on December 26, 2009, the area's developer, GS construction corporation, under the guise of a phantom company, NamJeon DNC, illegally turned off the electricity in a frantic attempt to evict the tenants. Furthermore, the Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) refused to do anything about it, even though KEPCO's basic supply contract guarantees electricity will not be cut without the explicit consent of the tenants. Instead, KEPCO has done nothing to restore electricity to Duriban, thereby violating its own contract with the public. After NamJeon DNC initially cut off the electricity, a nearby company began providing electricity to Duriban for humanitarian reasons. This company received constant threats from NamJeon DNC and thus stopped supplying electricity to Duriban on July 21. Since then, the struggle has carried on without electricity. Duriban's owner and supporters are now using only candles and limited solar power, but the dangers of fire and extreme heat (without air conditioning or fans), along with the impossibility of cooking food, are threatening the sit-in and their own survival.</p>

<p>The District Government Office in Mapo created the redevelopment plan for the area, thereby also generating the basic reason for the sit-in struggle to occur. Yet the District Government officials have idly stood by as the electricity at Duriban was illegally cut off. The Mapo District Office is simply pretending that it’s not their problem or responsibility, even though the redevelopment area falls directly under their jurisdiction. Recently, after the Duriban struggle participants conducted a sit-in inside the Mapo District Office itself for two weeks straight, the Office's director promised to negotiate between both sides and restore electricity to the building. In the end though, it became clear that this promise was all just superficial rhetoric after the director clarified that they would only supply an electricity generator, but with no fuel for operating it. And this clarification was only made after the Duriban struggle participants agreed to end their sit-in at the District Office! Now, in the midst of the darkness and intense heat at Duriban, a deep sense of betrayal remains for the restaurant's owner and supporters.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:27 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Media and democracy in South Korea: Save Mediact</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/media-and-democracy-in-south-korea-save-mediact.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The world has watched as South Korea has moved from dictatorship toward democracy, over the last half a century at great cost. However, democracy, including incredible advances made in the culture and media sectors, has suffered serious damage in South Korea under the Lee Myung-bak regime. This damage has been inflected by way of unilateral passage of new media and news laws, the Grand National Party's (GNP) and conservative newspapers' attempt to take-over of public broadcasting and the evening news in particular, and the replacement of major broadcasting networks' executives with pro-government figure. Furthermore, a principle of checks-and-balances among the executive, the legislative, and the judicial branches of the government has been repeatedly violated and weakened the legitimacy of democratic governance.</p>

<p>South Korea in the past two years has been witness to the use of the Public Prosecutor's Office to detain and question journalists critical of the government, infringing on the professional autonomy of rank-and-file reporters and threatening the development of a free and independent press. In addition, the National Tax Service has been used to mobilize politically-motivated institutional audits, while various ministries have been involved in the revocation of NGO licenses and contracts, forced personnel changes, budget cuts, imposition of a real name registration system, pressing of charges of national security violations, and investigations into family members of media movement activists and cultural sector leaders that have been classified as "Born in the Time of DJ (Kim Dae-jung), and Raised by Roh Moo-hyun."</p>

<p>During the past year there have been several forced resignations and/or illegal firings, many of which the Seoul Administrative Court has determined have been illegal but not reversible. While the list is extensive and include the massive personnel and budget cuts at both South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the NHRCK that violates the latter's autonomy outlined and protected under Article 10 of the Constitution, notable incidents include:<br />
* Arts Council Korea (ARKO) Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Kim Jung-heun<br />
* National Museum of Contemporary Art Director Kim Yoon-soo<br />
* Korean National University of Arts President Hwang Ji-woo<br />
* KBS President Jung Yun-joo<br />
* KBS Director Shin Tae-seop<br />
* National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) Chairperson Ahn Kyung-whan</p>

<p>There have also been:<br />
*  many resignations made under political protest of four MBC Board of Directors members and media personality Kim Je-dong<br />
*  the parachute appointment of the YTN president<br />
* the defunding of Migrant Worker TV<br />
* the defunding of the Seoul Human Rights Film Festival hosted by Sarangbang<br />
* defunding of RTV (national public access satellite cable channel/ a must-carry channel that launched in 2007)<br />
* an attack on Article 38 of the Broadcast Law stipulating that funds are to be used for supporting viewer-produced programs and providing broadcast access to those otherwise excluded from the mainstream<br />
* shut-down of Indie-Space</p>

<p>These and numerous other instances that suggest consequences of a democracy that is taking backward steps in South Korea have been drawing international attention, including from:<br />
* Experts serving on the United Nations (UN) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)<br />
* Reporters without Borders (Reporters sans frontieres, RSF) (According to its 2009 World Press Freedom index, South Korea has dropped 30 places in the past year under President Lee)<br />
* Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)<br />
* Amnesty International<br />
* International Coordinating Committee (ICC) of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection Human Rights<br />
* Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions<br />
* Asia Human Rights Commission & a Statement From Professors In North America Concerned About Korean Democracy.</p>

<p>In addition to calls being made to KOFIC at (02)958-7521  or  02-9587-526 and emails being sent to snowmt@kofic.or.kr ...</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:20 UTC</pubDate>
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      <title>Explorers Of The Human Body Season 2</title>
      <link>https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/explorers-of-the-human-body-season-2.html?utm_medium=rss</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Explorers of the Human Body (Hangul: 인체탐험대; Hanja: 人體探險隊) was one of the three shows of New Good Sunday, a lineup of variety shows that aired every Sunday evening at 5:30 PM on SBS, from November 11, 2007 – February 3, 2008. The show's aim was to answer curious questions about the human body, where members of the South Korean Band Super Junior perform the answers by doing experiments with their own bodies.</p>

<p>The show succeeded in attracting a wide audience due to its comedic and educational content. Due to Super Junior's busy schedules, the last episode before the program's hiatus aired on February 3, 2008. It was finally decided that instead of a hiatus, the program would end the season with thirteen episodes.</p>

<p>Super Junior decided to leave the show due to their occupied schedules and busy preparations for their upcoming Asia-wide concert tour, Super Show. However, representatives of the program stated if there is a chance, a second season will be considered.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:34 UTC</pubDate>
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