Comrade Kimlong Ly, born on 28 March 2003 in Phnom Penh, is a rising Cambodian socialist activist and student of International Relations currently studying at the University of Suffolk in the United Kingdom. Emerging from a new generation of politically engaged youth, he has become active in international solidarity campaigns, particularly those cantered on national sovereignty and the rights of smaller nations within the global system.
Raised in Cambodia’s capital, Kimlong developed an early interest in global politics and questions of justice between nations. His academic focus on international relations has complemented his activism, shaping his engagement with debates around imperialism, development, and geopolitical power dynamics. He has often argued that powerful states should respect the sovereignty and political systems of smaller nations, a principle he views as essential to global peace.
Kimlong is known for his outspoken support of socialist states and movements. In particular, he has publicly expressed support for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including its position that nuclear weapons serve as a deterrent to external intervention. He frames this stance within a broader argument about self-defense and national sovereignty, contending that international norms should be applied consistently to all countries rather than selectively.
In his organizational work, Kimlong serves as the head of the Cambodian–Korean Friendship Group, which he describes as dedicated to fostering mutual understanding and solidarity between the Cambodian and Korean peoples. The group maintains friendly relations with DPRK diplomatic representatives in Cambodia and promotes cultural and political exchange initiatives.
He also leads the “Cambodian Group for Friendly Relations with Socialist Nations,” an organization aimed at building connections between Cambodia and countries that identify with socialist principles. Currently residing in the United Kingdom, Kimlong has become an active voice within segments of the international socialist community. He participates in events, discussions, and campaigns focused on peace, anti-war advocacy, and global equity. His work has recently gained attention in the socialist communities of countryside Britain.
Comrade Kimlong Ly represents a distinct current of contemporary socialist activism, one which is grounded in anti-imperialist thought, anti-hegemony sentiment, and cross-border political organizing in an increasingly interconnected world.
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