By For someone so concerned about the media giving away here whereabouts, Kim Hyun-hee sure continues to put herself in the limelight:
The surviving bomber of Korean Air flight 858 in 1987 has described her feelings before meeting the family of Yaeko Taguchi, a Japanese abduction victim she claims was her teacher in North Korea. Kim Hyun-hee (47) sent a letter to Japan’s Sankei Shimbun daily.
Kim, now rehabilitated and married in South Korea, claimed her life under the previous administration was that of a “refugee,” but said she was now “full of happiness as the day is approaching” when she meets Taguchi’s family. “I believe the upcoming meeting will not merely make me happy but providing an opportunity for South Korea and Japan to further understand and cooperate with each other,” she said.
Kim pointed out that there has been no progress since former Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi visited North Korea in 2002 in the matter of Japanese citizens abducted during North Korea’s bizarre campaign of the 1970s and 80s to acquire trainers for its spies.
But she added, “Sincerity moves heaven, as the old saying goes. Just as the day is approaching when I meet Taguchi’s family, so I wish that the Japanese government will open the door to North Korea’s heart to make it possible for the press to report, ‘Finally, Taguchi meets her family.’”
Earlier, the Asahi Shimbun reported that Kim and Taguchi’s family would likely meet in Busan on March 11. If they do, Kim is expected to show up at a press conference that would be her first public appearance since her arrest after the bombing of the KAL flight that killed all 115 people on board. [Chosun Ilbo]
For alternate view on Kim Hyun-hee I recommend reading what Kalani has to say about her.
10:26 am on March 6th, 2009 1
She just won't give up those '80s fashion shoulder pads.
12:18 pm on March 6th, 2009 2
Heh, I'd kill to look like that at 47 (or even 37).
12:35 am on March 7th, 2009 3
It's anyone's guess as to when that pic was taken.
6:13 am on June 13th, 2009 4
Just found your homepage – it is one I will visit often. I served in Seoul from 1979-1991 (DOD civilian) and many times have been in and out on business and pleasure. Korean is my second language. I remember this story and all the others: NK attack on the Blue House, killing of the First Lady, tunnels under the DMZ, bombing in Burma, KAL 007, and on and on. A one Korea would be great for the people of Korea – but not under any threat from the North. If they want "… peace and stability and world recognition, this is NOT the way to get it." Again thanks for this page. See you later. An-yong. ~ dmf
8:14 am on June 13th, 2009 5
Dan I am glad you found the site. There is a lot of good stuff on the site and I suggest that you click the recommended reading tab on the right sidebar for some more posting you might find of interest. Thanks for visiting.
4:00 am on June 14th, 2009 6
I replied to GIK by Email … from an old soldier (Marine actually) to another: thanks for your service.