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The May 18 Memorial Foundation is recruiting once again international interns. Below is their letter to their contacts, I was an intern myself beloging to the pioneer or first batch in 2005 . Greetings friends of The May 18 Memorial Foundation, As 2012 is approaching, we would like to announce that we have opened the annual internship program application. The internship program is an imperative part of the Foundation’s mandate to promote international solidarity and further the promotion of human rights across the world. Through the internship program the Foundation aimsto build concrete solidarity through the exchange of human resource and also to nurture outstanding individuals to lead global civil society. Thus we would like to request for your help to spread our call for the 2012 International Internship Program. Please click at the attached link to find out more about our 2012 international internship program. Best regards, Solidarity Team, The May 18 Memorial F...

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO - 30 MARCH 2009 Deadline for the submission of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights is now very near - 30 March 2009. So please submit your nomination now ! Excerpt The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights was established to celebrate the spirit of May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising by recognizing both individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad that have contributed in promoting and advancing human rights, democracy and peace in their work. The prize is awarded by the citizens of Gwangju in the spirit of solidarity and gratitude from those whom they have received help in their struggle for democratization. It is hoped that through this award the spirit and message of May 18 will be immortalized in the hearts and mind of humankind. The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights which is given yearly has the following aims: 1). To enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by awarding individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad on their contribution to...

Autumn is my favorite season here in Korea, since I came from the Tropics, summer is the best season in that part of the world especially it is time for fiestas or celebrations and trip to beaches. Here's the link to my opera foto album documenting Autumn for two years. Although I have not taken good shots for this year though compared to last year. The fotos though have lower pixel quality compared to the original. http://my.opera.com/peterahon/albums/ Enjoy Autumn while it lasts... winter is coming... So I enjoy listening to this Autumn Leaves rendition of Eva Cassidy.