As we wrap up 2023, we would like to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in and supported the activities of the ISC throughout the year. Thanks to your involvement and support, the ISC was able to carry out various activities this year. In a world where various crises of capitalism- economic, climate, and war -are intensifying, this year has also been marked by increased attacks on social movements as well.
In South Korea, the government under President Yoon Suk-yeol has consistently suppressed workers and civil society, while globally, attacks on social movements resisting the establishment can be readily observed. From shaping dominant discourses through mainstream media with significant financial power to detaining activists and, in extreme cases, even assassinating leaders of social movements, the repression has become severe.
This year has been a challenging time for people's lives and social movements, emphasizing the urgency to intensify our activities. Throughout the year, the ISC continued our efforts to expose the crises of capitalism, expand activities to discover alternatives, organize forums addressing economic, climate, and war crises, connect with activists in various fields, and produce articles, videos, and translated content to share these issues with the public.
The outlook for 2024 suggests that it will be even more challenging than the past year. The crises that intensified this year are expected to continue, and solutions to these crises are still not easily apparent. However, with the active engagement of many people domestically and internationally who continue to work fervently to address these issues, and with the support of those who join and endorse such activities, the flame of hope continues.
In 2024, the ISC aims to safeguard and nurture this flame. I invite you all to join us in this endeavor.
Thank you.
December 29
International Strategy Center |
