[conservatism_IS_compassion]

the South Korean government has largely turned a blind eye to the plight of their "brothers" to the north, and in many cases has actually hindered their escape . . . South Korean authorities worked actively to foil our attempts to bring North Korean refugees to freedom. But under South Korean law, North Korean refugees cannot be turned away. It is time for Seoul to live up to this promise.

And it's not just the officials. South Korean students spend their time and energy denouncing the presence of U.S. troops, instead of denouncing the evils of Kim Jong Il. What many foreigners fail to understand is that the student movement in Seoul is heavily influenced by North Korean propaganda, and quite possibly given logistical and financial support through spies from the North.

In Washington the temptation to leave the ROK to its own devices must be overwhelming. "All he wants" if to have South Korea; why exert ourselves to keep it from him if South Korea thinks we're worse???

[Michael81Dus]

I can understand your feelings. But you´re there for those South Koreans who appreciate your presende!