* Hunger-striking father denies negative rumors(JoogAng Ilbo, 8.27)... But - surprise, surprise - today's Korea Times assumed that "There are suspicions that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) is behind the spread of negative rumors and personal attacks on Kim..."

Also today: At least 500 members of the Korean Metal Workers' Union gathered in the afternoon nearby Gwanghwamun(the main Sewol sit-in site in central Seoul) to support the struggle of the Sewol Struggle, esp. Kim Young-oh's hunger strike.

 

After the rally - as announced - they wanted to march to the Blue House(S.K. presidential office), but they were blocked by massive units of riot cops...