Unfortunately. the pride which South Koreans feel must be tempered by sadness as neither Kim Kuen Tae nor In Jae Kuen could attend the awards ceremony. Kim Kuen Tae is in Kyongju Prison serving a 5year sentence on trumped up charges of disseminating North Korean propaganda. In Jae Kuen was denied a visa to enter the United States despite personal appeals from the Secretary of State. the American Ambassador to South Korea. and Senator KEmNEY. While it is a shame that neither of these patriots could come to the United States and physically receive their award. the tribute to them remains undiminished. Kim Kuen Tae is one of South Koreas best known political prisoners.