Minbyun (민변,民辯) is a
South Korea
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social organization of progressive lawyers. The name "Minbyun" is the abbreviation of "Minjusahoereul wihan Byeonhosamoim (민주사회를 위한 변호사모임, 民主社會를 爲한 辯護士모임)", translated as "Lawyers for a Democratic Society" in English. Since the foundation in 1988, one year after the collapse of military government, member lawyers have engaged in activities for preserving
human rights
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and democracy. Many famous human rights attorneys have been members, and some of them have grown into popular politicians including
Roh Moo-hyun, the 16th
president of South Korea
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Park Won-soon, 35th·36th·37th
Mayor of Seoul
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Moon Jae-in, 19th President of South Korea.
References
External links
Official website*(English
Official English-language blog
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Legal organizations based in South Korea
Liberal organizations
Liberalism in South Korea