I am not familiar with Mr. Park but, from what I read in the article, I gather that he is a Christian man who has a deep burden for his people in North Korea. Unbelievers who only live for this world may consider his actions to be foolish but if God directed his steps then he may be the pebble that starts a landslide. Mr. Park, as all believers should, holds his life cheaply in the service of God and was ready to lay down his life to bring the only message of hope to a people under Satanic oppression. If anyone doubts the cruelty of the North Korean regime or its fear of Christianity which has led it to kill all known Christians, please check out the Voice of the Martyrs.

I fail to see how the actions of Mr. Park could make the situation there any worse. The western world, including the United States, has failed to stand up to the demonic leadership of North Korea. Mr. Park asked to not be ransomed so my guess is that he will be tortured and killed for his actions and his faith. May God protect him and use him to bring light into that darkness.