S(ubstack)-Bahn is back for 2023!
I provide an update to the near-daily protests by disability rights activists inside Seoul Metro. Started in 2021, the protests entered its third year. There is no resolution in sight; in fact, I argue it’s gotten worse
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Starting in the new year, Seoul’s Mayor declared a “zero tolerance” policy against these protests. Riot police with shields block the platform doors and trains run through stations where there are protests despite criticisms as “excessive response”
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Seoul Police and government prosecutors have sided with the Seoul Mayor. The lead organizer has been sentenced to four months in prison (he’s free after appeal).
Seoul Metro has sued the group, SADD, for damages totaling almost $500k from protests
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In April 2022, I wrote an overview of the protests, its demands and the political landscape up to that point.
Nine months later, it seems both sides (SADD and the City) have dug in their heels. There is a big meeting on Feb. 2 but don’t hold your breath
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If i understand your article correctly, for now, even if a subway station is wheelchair accessible, you are required to ask for assistance to the metro staff ?
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no you can use elevators unsupervised. often the most direct way to go down to platform is via wheelchair lifts which has proven quite deadly
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