Trump Administration Must Urge South Korea to Curb KCTU’s Anti-U.S. Activities

From violent protests in Seoul to anti-American rallies in New York, KCTU poses a direct challenge to the U.S.-ROK alliance

The Trump administration must demand that the South Korean government take firm security measures against the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), which has repeatedly engaged in radical and anti-American activities both at home and abroad. The KCTU has long been notorious for its violent protests. However, its activities have now expanded to the international stage. On July 27, the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, KCTU members marched from Times Square to Herald Square in New York City, chanting "U.S. Out of Korea." This slogan echoes a slogan North Korea has used for dec