Comments on: Chamsuri 357 survivors talk

By: Sonagi

Sonagi — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:30:06 +0000

Cheers to the Chosun Ilbo for letting these forgotten survivors share their stories.

Is that story about Condoleeza and the foreign minister true, mcnutt? Do you happen to have a link? I believe you, but it’d be interesting to read the full news report of the visit.

By: JiMong

JiMong — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 17:01:50 +0000

I heard on Korean radio news that
The Korean Navy held memorial service and give honors to survivors and K.I.A sailors of Chamsuri 357.

These sailors and will be remembered and honored.

By: Plunge

Plunge — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:14:04 +0000

mcnut, you aren’t wrong. And the US honors them every year on the anniversary of their deaths.

The way they have been forgotten by the current regime is pathetic.

By: mcnut

mcnut — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:18:42 +0000

korearecognizes death by fan but not….PTSD

thats pretty amusing!!!

remember condaleeza rice busted out the foreign minister on his trip to washington back in 02. she simply asked if he knew the names of the two schools girls killed he says of course then she says can you name any of the six sailors who were killed and the stupid bastard was silent!!!!! thats pathetic

USFK (i may be wrong) issued condolences and honors to the soldiers before the ROK government

By: baduk

baduk — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:42:45 +0000

They never show up in the ceremony.

Those pro-North politicians are eager to atten Gwangju Commie celebration but they never acknowledge this incident. They hope people to forget.

Korean people will never forget. In less than two years, Korean people will kick out these Commies and take back the government.

These victims will be remembered, then, in the national ceremony and the fallen heroes will be decorated by medals.

By: aletheia

aletheia — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:09:27 +0000

The article was pretty skimpy, to be honest. I reminded my students of this incident a few days ago.

Does Korea generally recognize post-traumatic stress disorder?

Has Roh or any other elected official ever shown up at any of the anniversary ceremonies?

By: tmc1233

tmc1233 — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:56:00 +0000

This is a new low for the Roh Administration. To sweep the whole incident under the rug and REFUSE to help these poor guys in the guise of its ridiculous policy of bowing to Kim Jong-il is reprehensible.

The rumor is that Roh and his cronies are able to name the two girls who were accidentally run over by the US bridgelayer, but cannot name any of these boys who were MURDERED by the North.

By: GI Korea

GI Korea — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:30:30 +0000

The families of the deceased sailors have been treated even worse than the survivors.

By: mcnut

mcnut — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:48:45 +0000

i can not believe the ROK government doesnt recognize this day or event in some official capacity

By: R. Elgin

R. Elgin — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:12:31 +0000

I realize that the Chosun Ilbo has its perspective but I did find the interviews to be moving and made me angry at the callous treatment these fellows had recieved from the Korean Government.