The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN)

Recognize the Rights of Korean Citizens
During Status of Forces Agreement Negotiations

Resolution 2003-A037

National and International Concerns:
Recognize the Rights of Korean Citizens
During Status of Forces Agreement Negotiations

Resolved, That the 74th General Convention of The Episcopal Church in the United States of America urge the United States government in its renegotiation of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the Republic of Korea to give special attention to the rights of Korean citizens to equal treatment and legal redress of grievances and adequate compensation to victims of weapons practice and testing; pollution of the environment; personal abuse, especially of a violent or sexual nature; and other negative effects of U.S. military presence and activity; and be it further

Resolved, That The Episcopal Church urge the U.S. government in all SOFA negotiations to recognize the rights of local people and assure their access to all mechanisms for redress of their grievances against U.S. military personnel; and be it further

Resolved, That the eventual goal be the phasing out of U.S. military bases in Korea.

Submitted by:The Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns

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