South Korea states that despite the beheading of Kim Sun-il by his captors, it still intends to send 3,000 more troops to Iraq in August to join the 600 South Korean soldiers currently stationed there. A spokesperson for the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Mr. Kim's murder as an inhumane terrorist act and added that Seoul has ordered all its citizens in Iraq, except for those whose presence is necessary, to leave the country. In Washington, President Bush condemned Mr. Kim's execution as a 'barbaric' act and stated that the free world will not be intimidated by such actions. Mr. Bush added that terrorists are trying to undermine our confidence and force us to retreat in order to impose their dark vision. Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated that there is no justification for the kidnapping and killing of hostages.
South Korea Still Plans to Deploy 3,000 More Troops to Iraq in August - 2004-06-23
South Korea plans to send an additional 3,000 troops to Iraq despite the recent beheading of a South Korean citizen, Kim Sun-il, by terrorists. This decision has drawn international condemnation, including remarks from President Bush and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The situation highlights ongoing security concerns and the complexities of international military involvement in Iraq.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
South Korea plans to send 3,000 troops to Iraq despite terrorist acts against its citizens.
- South Korea announce Iraq
- South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemn Mr. Kim's murder
- President Bush condemn Mr. Kim's execution
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
South Korea's commitment to send more troops despite threats shows resilience against terrorism.
📝 Key Evidence
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