About the Author
JH Ahn
JH Ahn was an NK News contributor based in Seoul. He previously worked as an interpreter for United States Forces Korea.
Get behind the headlines
News Jailed pastor interviewed in N.Korea, family plead for actionHolding hostages is Pyongyang's typical way of negotiating with foreign nations, says expert A Korean-Canadian pastor imprisoned in North Korea was interviewed with CNN on Monday, after which his family urged the Canadian government to accelerate his return home. The exclusive interview by CNN Lim Hyeon-soo took place in a Pyongyang on Monday by. Lim was filmed in gray prisoner clothing, with his hair cut short in prisoner style and was escorted by two North Korean prison guards who watched his every movement, including getting up and sitting down in the chair. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |