You have a point, Steven. What ARE others doing? Specifically, in China. There is a fine documentary called "Independent Lens: Seoul Train." about North Koreans who try to escape the country. China is the border they evidently try to use, since So Korea is so heavily guarded. The United Nations has some power at the border, and according to their charter, should protect them when they cross. BUT, if the chinese authorities find them theydeport them instead of calling the UN. Now we have some power here, not money (they own us); but the power of the bully pulpit. We could make a "cause celebre " of occasions like these. The power of public opinion might work w/China, probably not NoKorea. Let the UN do its job, to help refugees. I disagree that we should not try to help with food. Franklin Graham's "Samaritan Purse" tries to help. Public opinion might help there too. Instead of a small article in the newspaper , denounce it in congress, e.g.

I applaud Robert Park. He put his life on the line for a cause that is larger than life. For me, he is a genuine hero, because, as far as I am concerned, this is what the Christian life is all about - wanting to bring the life and light of Christ to the world. Of course some will say he accomplished little or nothing, and others will ask what does he have to show for recklessly risking his life? However there is a bigger question which is, what are those persons who can do something about North Korea doing? Why is the Western world continuing to prop up and feed a country when they know full well the aid is not reaching its starving masses? North Korean leaders allowed Robert to live so he could be a propaganda tool for them. God allowed him to live because he has more work for this brave young man to do, and because he wants him as a living example of what it means to hazard one's life for Christ. I salute you Robert Park! May God raise up more young people like you!