He died not in vain

The man that scaled the fence at the WTO meetings last week and plunged a knife into his heart in protest is thought of as a hero in his hometown in South Korea:

That sentiment is echoed in a new banner that greets drivers as they enter Jangsu. "The late Lee Kyung Hae, patriot and hero, we will follow your goal," it reads. "We strongly oppose W.T.O. globalization."

The NY Times reports.