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Korean Activists Hurl Firebombs Into U.S. Military Base in Seoul The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Nov. 24 - Dozens of activists hurled firebombs into a U.S. military base early Monday, protesting last week's acquittals of two American soldiers involved in the deaths of two Korean teenagers. The attack on Camp Gray in Seoul, a small warehouse management facility manned mostly by South Korean employees, caused no property damage or injuries, the U.S. military said. South Korean police said one activist was arrested. "It's understandable for people to express their views and opinions, but we will not condone violent demonstrations which could cause injuries and damage to facilities," said Lt. Col. Steven Boylan, a military spokesman. Last week, Sgt. Fernando Nino and Sgt. Mark Walker were acquitted of negligent homicide charges in the deaths of two 13-year-old school girls, who were hit June 13 by an armored vehicle. The acquittals prompted an outcry from South Korean activists, who called the trials a sham. Walker and Nino, who belong to the 2nd U.S. Infantry Division, were on a training mission when their vehicle struck the girls on a narrow rural road. The girls were on their way to a birthday party. Since the soldiers' acquittals, South Korean political parties have called for revising a U.S.-South Korean military accord to give South Korean enough jurisdiction in cases involving U.S. soldiers. Currently, the U.S. military has jurisdictional rights over American soldiers accused of crimes while on duty, though it can allow South Korea to try them on a case-by-case basis. About 37,000 American soldiers are based in South Korea as a deterrent against communist North Korea. Both the U.S. and South Korean governments favor an American military presence as a deterrent against the communist North. The 1950-1953 Korean War ended without a peace treaty. 2nd GI cleared in deaths of two girls By T.D. Flack, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition, Sunday, November 24, 2002 Greg L. Davis / Stars & Stripes / Mr. Mun Chong-Hyon holds a sign reading USFK! All of you are guilty!! immediately after having his head shaved to protest Thursday's verdict of Sgt. Fernando Nino. Mr. Mun has the South Korean flag draped around him as if it were a barber's bib as a symbolic gesture during an anti-American protest at the main gate of Camp Casey. CAMP CASEY, South Korea -- After four hours of deliberations Friday, a court-martial panel found Army Sgt. Mark Walker innocent of two negligent homicide charges for his role in the deaths of two South Korean girls who were crushed by an armored vehicle in June. Walker's trial began Thursday, the day after Army Sgt. Fernando Nino was acquitted of the same charges. Walker, 36, was driving an M60 Armored Vehicle Launched Mine Clearing Line Charge (AVLM) June 13 that was commanded by Nino. It struck and killed Shim Mi-sun and Shin Hyo-soon, both 13, while traveling uphill and around a curve on a civilian highway near the Twin Bridges training area. "I feel really numb," Walker after the verdict was read. When asked if he thought it was unfair to be placed on trial for the incident, Walker responded, "No, I'm sure there was a reason," adding he felt the Army wanted to show that due process was served. Appearing poised and sincere, Walker wanted the Korean public to know he was "terribly sorry" about the incident. "I'm very proud of being in Korea, and I'm proud of the job we do," said Walker, adding that he's traveled around the world. "The Korean people are probably some of the friendliest." He said he certainly was worried during the four-hour panel deliberations. Still, Walker said the ordeal strengthened his relationship with Nino. "Actually, this brought us closer together as friends," he said. 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