In 2016, a small conservative farming town in South Korea, Seongju staged fierce protests against the government’s decision to deploy a US missile defines system, THAAD, in their backyard. At the heart of this movement were young mothers concerned about the wellbeing of their children. At first, they were concerned about the exposure to radiation from the system’s powerful radar emissions. However, over time, they began to learn more about THAAD and what a severe threat i...more

In 2016, a small conservative farming town in South Korea, Seongju staged fierce protests against the government’s decision to deploy a US missile defines system, THAAD, in their backyard. At the heart of this movement were young mothers concerned about the wellbeing of their children. At first, they were concerned about the exposure to radiation from the system’s powerful radar emissions. However, over time, they began to learn more about THAAD and what a severe threat it is to the geo-political relations in the North-East Asian region. Women, who were previously indifferent to socio-political issues in general, now are actively demanding for peace in the region, and taking part in building a socially conscious local community.less