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December 22, 2024

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U.S. citizen detained in N.Korea unveiled during interview

Kim, independent pastor originally from S.Korea, admits spying activity for Seoul

North Korea has revealed another detainee on the same day that Korean-Canadian pastor Lim Hyun-soo was interviewed by CNN.

Kim Dong-chul, a U.S. citizen originally from South Korea said he was arrested for espionage.

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