The organization's initial slogan was "Community of Life, Academics, and Struggle," which was later changed to "Invincible Patriotic Ranks Pioneering the Nation's Destiny" in 1995.
[5] The organization condemns the continued presence of the United States Forces Korea (USFK), which it sees as a humiliating vestige of U.S. imperialism, and advocates on behalf of Korean reunification.
In August 1996, a Hanchongnyon protest was held at Yonsei University, where harsh criticisms were levied against then-president Kim Young-sam.
As a result, one policeman died and hundreds on both sides were injured before police finally raided the campus building and detained 3,500 protestors.
Most were released from the police stations the next day, but 280 were formally arrested and charged for violating the National Security Act and other statutes.