Reply #1: Kim planned to take home "shocking pictures" [View All]

http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/200406/kt2004062417493110220.htm

The final letters written by Kim Sun-il just before he was kidnapped by Iraqi insurgents are further deepening the public's sorrow and distress over the precious life lost.

Kim's close friend, Shim Song-dae, disclosed to the public Wednesday several emails that Kim had sent to him in May prior to his kidnapping, which revealed his yearning to return home and see his loved ones.

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In an email on May 15, Kim excitedly shared with Shim his plans to leave Iraq in late May or early June and take off work for about 20 days. His vacation was later postponed for several weeks.

The letter also showed that Kim harbored negative feelings toward the U.S. and was critical of the actions U.S. soldiers committed toward Iraqis.

"I think I learned how to treat the weak while I have been here... I plan to bring back some shocking pictures of U.S. soldiers' acts of brutality. I will never be able to forget the American's acts of brutality, especially those of Bush and Rumsfeld."