By LiCAS.news
SEOUL – Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick of Seoul on Wednesday met with leaders of the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD) to discuss South Korea’s disability deinstitutionalization policy, calling for deeper conversations to ensure the safety of the most vulnerable.
The meeting took place at the archbishop’s reception room in Myeongdong and was initiated by the prelate following recent protests led by SADD, including a high-altitude demonstration on the bell tower of Hyehwa-dong Catholic Church in April.
The group demanded that the state uphold the right of persons with disabilities to live outside institutions.
“I take your cries seriously, knowing the pain and resolve it must have taken to continue your protest from the bell tower of Hyehwa-dong Church,” said Archbishop Chung.
“Whatever the reasons, I prayed that those protesting in such dangerous conditions would come down safely. I am relieved that the court dismissed the request for their arrest,” he added.
Two SADD activists were subject to arrest warrants following the protest, but the court rejected them. Archbishop Chung submitted a petition on May 5 asking the court for leniency.
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