I am both surprised and not really in knowing there is a segment of the South Korean population that is blaming the United States for the hostage crisis. I suppose I should be bothered to know it; but, I am growing numb to such ignorance. The United States is quickly blamed for what is wrong in the world in the exhale; then in the inhale, the US is expected to be on the forefront to correct some perceived wrong. Countries gladly take monetary assistance from the US and bash the very same US they are begging money from.
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200708/200708020013.html

As if harsh words are going to make the savage beasts release the hostages...
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/02/asia/AS-GEN-ASEAN-Afghan-Kidnappings.php
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/national/2007/08/02/18/0301000000AEN20070802008600315F.HTML