[2] In December 2002, Mun spoke at a rally against the U.S. military presence after an armored vehicle operated by a U.S. soldier killed two South Korean teenage girls in the Yangju highway incident.
[6] Mun moved to Gangjeong Village, Seogwipo City, Jeju Province, in 2011 to live in solidarity with protesters against the construction of an ROK Naval base, which in his opinion will also be a U.S.
[2] The citation read: The Catholic Priest Mun Jeong Hyeon has demonstrated his consistent commitment to peace and justice during his life time.
His concerns have ranged from his involvement in fighting against the 1970's dictatorship where the authoritarian regime carried out extrajudicial killings, to the 1980's military junta, to the struggle against the navy base at Gangjeong, Jeju till this day.
This member of the Catholic clergy has resisted against injustice and abuse of state power, while encouraging the socially disadvantaged and conducting environmental and peace movements.