This week the imprisoned journalist and labour activist Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was awarded the prestigious Jeon Tae il Labour Prize. Somyot is the first non Korean winner of this award. As Somyot is still in jail in Thailand, the award was accepted on his behalf by his daughter, Prakaidao ‘Sukanya’ Prueksakasemsuk, see photos of award ceremony, and statement by the Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union. Following the award, Sukanya asked for Somyot’s supporters to write to him in jail as a continued show of solidarity.
This week the imprisoned journalist and labour activist Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was awarded the prestigious Jeon Tae il Labour Prize. Somyot is the first non Korean winner of this award. As Somyot is still in jail in Thailand, the award was accepted on his behalf by his daughter, Prakaidao ‘Sukanya’ Prueksakasemsuk, see photos of award ceremony, and statement by the Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union. Following the award, Sukanya asked for Somyot’s supporters to write to him in jail as a continued show of solidarity.
