Korean University Students Progressive Union, 4 Arrested Attempting to Enter Yongsan US Military Base

On the 19th, university students affiliated with the Korean University Students Progressive Union held a press conference near the U.S. Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, urging the withdrawal of U.S. Forces Korea. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] Members of the Korean University Students Progressive Union were arrested by police while attempting to enter the U.S. military base in Yongsan, Seoul.

On the 26th, the Seoul Yongsan Police Station announced that they had arrested and were investigating four members of the group on charges including trespassing.

It is reported that around 12:30 PM that day, while protesting in front of Exit 3 of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, calling for the suspension of joint ROK-U.S. military exercises, they attempted to enter the base to deliver a letter.

A police official stated, "We are confirming the response from the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.