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KCTU held a press conference calls for an end to US imperialism

Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) 15 January 2026

KCTU held a press conference calling for an end to US imperialist war of aggression at 10 a.m. on the 7th in front of the U.S. Embassy in South Korea. Regarding the Trump administration’s abduction and extradition of Venezuelan President Maduro, members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) expressed outrage, stating that “the United States is committing war crimes while revealing its blatant imperialist ambitions.”

The KCTU condemned the Trump administration’s abduction and extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the United States on the 3rd as “a clear war crime that has seized a nation’s sovereignty and an imperialist atrocity that destroys the Venezuelan people’s right to self-determination.”

Furthermore, they stated, “Acts of overturning a country’s political destiny through military violence and arrest cannot be tolerated under any pretext. The damage will immediately translate into the destruction of workers and people’s lives and safety.” They demanded that the United States:
▲Immediately cease its illegal occupation of Venezuela
▲Immediately release abducted President Nicolás Maduro and stop violating sovereignty
▲Halt war crimes aimed at resource plunder; and that the Korean government:
▲Express protest to the Trump administration for violations of international law.

In his opening remarks, KCTU President YANG Kyeung-soo stated firmly, “At the start of the new year, the Trump regime has trampled on another nation’s territory using helicopters, warships, and armored vehicles, and kidnapped a president elected by sovereign citizens. Even without invoking UN law, it is common sense that one country kidnapping another country’s president—the highest authority—is a serious crime.”

He also strongly criticized, “This is a situation where it would not be strange at all if it led to war. They are openly threatening other countries besides Venezuela. Imperialist invasion aimed at plundering oil and resources is raising its head again. The one who should be arrested is none other than Trump.” Regarding the Lee Jae-myung administration, President YANG also urged, “They must clearly express condemnation and opposition to Trump. They must clearly understand that the only thing to be gained by watching and prostrating oneself is humiliation.” The KCTU then declared that it would work with the people and workers worldwide to rectify America’s acts of aggression.

Representatives from affiliated organizations spoke in succession. Song Geum-hee, First Vice-president of the Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union, said, “They have fully revealed their nature of the law of the jungle that destroys world order. They are simultaneously targeting not only Venezuela but several countries. We must reconsider and judge whether it is right to maintain an alliance with the United States, which violates international law and commits war crimes through invasion and kidnapping.”

Kim Gyu-jin, Vice-president of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union, stated, “This has shown us that the United States is not ‘Captain America’ defending democracy, but merely a street gang leader searching students’ pockets in back alleys. It is an incident that clearly demonstrates that if it benefits imperialism and monopoly capital, the citizens of other countries are treated as merely a handful of cumbersome obstacles.”

Kim Jin-eok, Chairperson of the KCTU Seoul Regional Council, emphasized, “If we condone America’s actions, the international order will fall into the abyss of barbarism. Those sacrificed in imperialist wars of aggression have always been working people, women, children, and the vulnerable. We must stop this. Trade unions and working people worldwide must fight together in solidarity.”

Through the press statement, we declared, “The KCTU will firmly maintain international solidarity with Venezuelan workers and people and join the struggle of workers worldwide against imperialist war and invasion.“​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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