Editor's Introduction: Praxis of On-Sitedness.

This article explores the concept of being "on-site" in the context of South Korean democracy movements. It discusses how being present in public spaces and witnessing marginalized places became a quality used to evaluate political strategies and literary works. The article includes examples of on-site struggles in the era of infrastructural capitalism, such as aesthetic movements, experimental music, and cinematic techniques. It also emphasizes the importance of paying attention to absences and silences in historical narratives and explores the destabilization of national identities through global cultural exchanges. The text further discusses topics related to cultural movements, capitalism, and ecological issues, including the rise of infrastructural capitalism in China, challenges faced by communities after disasters, and the importance of place making in rebuilding. It also analyzes a film that addresses ecological visibility and offers alternative perspectives on life and death. Overall, the text highlights the significance of on-sitedness and local experiences in understanding and addressing these complex issues. [Extracted from the article]