Guest guest Posted March 24, 2002 Report Share Posted March 24, 2002 Contents 1. Kyenan's Report from Korea 2. New York Demonstration Announcement 3. Australian Demonstration Update and Announcement 4. Welcome South African IAKA Members 5. For a Free CD of Poetry Dedicated to the Animals of Korea, write to IAKA Member Diana Moreton ___________________ March 22, 2002 1. Kyenan's Report from Korea Kyenan's recent trip to Korea was disappointing. Despite Korean government promises to clean up the Moran market, the biggest dogmeat market in South Korea, there has been no change in any of the illegal sale of dogs, cats and other live animals. The main purpose of Kyenan's trip was to help the Australian ABC film a documentary on the dogmeat trade. It will be broadcast nationwide in Australia in May, with a satellite feed to 55 additional countries. ________________________________ 2. New York Demonstration Announcement DEMONSTRATION ALERT When: Wednesday, March 27 from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Where: Korean Cultural Center, 460 Park Avenue @ 57th Street, New York, NY 10022 Korean Consulate Email: info Greg Horak, IAKA NY Representative: lonecanislupus Please join International Aid for Korean Animals (IAKA) and animal activists from throughout the greater NYC area to protest the illegal dog and cat meat trade that flourishes today in South Korea. More than 2 million dogs and cats are tortured and slaughtered in South Korea every year. Scores of Korean men believe that consuming the flesh of tortured animals will enhance virility. Prominent scientists have publicly denounced the " benefits " of eating dog and cat meat, and furthermore, dog meat soup and cruelty to animals are illegal under current South Korean law. ________________________________ 3. Australian Demonstration Update and Announcement This report is from the IAKA/KAPS representative in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney branch of IAKA/KAPS is holding one demonstration a month in the lead up to the World Cup. The first demonstration was held on Wednesday, the 27th of February outside the Korean Consulate in Sydney during the CBD's lunchtime. Chanting, " Shame, shame, Korea's the one to blame, " and " It's not culture, it's illegal, " 60 people and 8 dogs attracted lots of attention and support. We handed out over 800 IAKA " How you can help " leaflets and collected petitions. It was a huge news day for the Media so we only got two radio interviews but hopefully we'll get more coverage next time. At one point three business men in suits eating their lunch nearby came up to us, grabbed a placard and started marching with us! UPCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS IN SYDNEY: When: Wednesday, March 27 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 24 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 22 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Where: Outside the Korean Consulate, 32 Martin Pl., Sydney, Australia IAKA Sydney Representative Email: offthemenu ________________________________ 4. Welcome South African IAKA Members As a result of a recent fifteen-minute insert about cruelty to dogs and cats in S. Korea aired on Carte Blanche, a popular informative television program in South Africa, IAKA is able to welcome many new members. Our first IAKA Representative in South Africa is Colette O'Brien, who will be organizing an upcoming demonstration. Please contact Colette at: IAKA_SA ________________________________ 5. For a Free CD of Poetry Dedicated to the Animals of Korea, write to IAKA Member Diana Moreton " Chollima's Arirang " " When I realized the atrocities being perpetrated against dogs and cats in South Korea, I responded with a 1/2 hour of poetic justice on their behalf. Won't you take this heartwrenching journey with me? " To receive your FREE copy of my CD entitled 'Chollima's Arirang' , email IAKA member Diana Moreton at: morton_diana or write to : Diana Moreton 4303 Wilkinson Drive, Lake Worth, FL 33461 Kyenan Kum International Aid for Korean Animals Korea Animal Protection Society P.O. Box 20600, Oakland, 94620-0600, USA www.koreananimals.org iaka Kyenan Kum International Aid for Korean Animals Korea Animal Protection Society P.O. Box 20600, Oakland, 94620-0600, USA www.koreananimals.org iaka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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