[D-Roc]

I'm of the opinion that Jin is dead - certainly that is the impression I got from Sun's tearful visit to his 'grave'. However it is possible that something else is afoot, and he is still alive..perhaps sacrificing his own freedom for that of his wife and baby. That said i'm not to sure that such a choice would've been given to Jin - I feel that the choice of the O6 was either Ben's or the Island's.

Regarding someone else (another survivor) being the father of Ji Yeon - I think she looked Korean and not mixed race, so I don't think they are spinning such a story, but it's interesting to consider how she has explained the dates - similar to Kate's dilemna perhaps. Although perhaps the time difference - or the perspectie of the time difference - has played it's part in expediating the child's delivery once outside of the island's bubble. Or, more plausible, she has just lied about when she conceived - she's only been on the island for a few months and so she could prbably get away with a bit of date-manipulation.

As for why they didn't bring Jin's body home, I think it's possible that Jin might not have had a body to bring home. That is, it might not have been in adequate condition to transport (think Pilot/Smokie), they might not have had the time to gather his body (did they get out of there in a rush? did Ben 'magic-box' them?), Jin might have only been reported as dead, and not in the vicinity when the O6 departed, etc etc.

And as you mentioned, Jin might still be alive - although again, i thought Sun gave a very convincing 'Jin is really dead' performance. Now Hugo on the otherhand..he seemed really composed (and dare i say, sneaky), so perhaps he knows something that Sun doesn't..

But yeah, it's certainly still open at this stage and it will be interesting to see where the whole Jin storyline goes!