South Korean beheaded by al Queda

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In summary, Islamic militants in Iraq have beheaded a South Korean man, Kim Sun-il, who was being held hostage. The group responsible is Jamaat al-Tawhid and Jihad, led by al-Qaeda member Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. This group has also carried out other attacks, including the beheading of American hostage Nick Berg and the killing of Iraqi Governing Council head Ezzedine Salim.
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Looks like the pigs did it again. Just hope their animal souls join their Saudi friends in hell soon.

Islamic militants in Iraq have beheaded a South Korean man they were holding hostage, al-Jazeera television reports. The Arabic satellite channel said it had received a video tape saying that Kim Sun-il, 33, had been executed….

…A banner identified the group as Jamaat al-Tawhid and Jihad, which is led by a top al-Qaeda member, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
Last month, the same group beheaded an American hostage, Nick Berg, and it has been responsible for a number of other attacks, including the killing of Iraqi Governing Council head Ezzedine Salim.

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This is a tragic and horrific act committed by the terrorist group, Jamaat al-Tawhid and Jihad. The killing of innocent civilians, regardless of their nationality, is never justified and goes against all moral and ethical principles. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the South Korean victim, Kim Sun-il.

It is disturbing to see the use of dehumanizing language and the disregard for human life in the comment above. We must remember that these extremists do not represent any religion or culture, and their actions are condemned by the majority of the world. We must continue to stand united against terrorism and work towards peace and justice for all.
 

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What happened in the incident where a South Korean was beheaded by al Queda?

A South Korean citizen, Kim Sun-il, was kidnapped by al Queda in Iraq in 2004 while working as a translator for a South Korean company. He was beheaded by his captors after the South Korean government refused to meet their demands to withdraw troops from Iraq.

Why was the South Korean citizen targeted by al Queda?

Kim Sun-il was targeted by al Queda because South Korea had sent non-combatant troops to Iraq to help with reconstruction efforts. Al Queda saw this as support for the US-led coalition and targeted South Koreans as a way to pressure their government to withdraw from Iraq.

What was the reaction of the South Korean government to this incident?

The South Korean government strongly condemned the beheading of its citizen and vowed to not give in to terrorist demands. They also increased their security measures for South Koreans working abroad and joined the international coalition against terrorism.

Did this incident have any impact on the relationship between South Korea and the US?

The incident did not have a significant impact on the relationship between South Korea and the US. While the US expressed its condolences and support for South Korea, the two countries had different approaches to dealing with the situation. The US emphasized the need to fight terrorism, while South Korea focused on diplomatic efforts to secure the release of its citizen.

How did this incident affect the perception of terrorism in South Korea?

This incident raised awareness of the threat of terrorism in South Korea and prompted the government to take measures to improve its counterterrorism efforts. It also led to public debates and discussions about the involvement of South Korean troops in international conflicts and the safety of South Koreans working in conflict zones.

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