Released missionary thinks hunger strike helped end N. Korean imprisonment



News Released missionary thinks hunger strike helped end N. Korean imprisonment Australian speaks with Australian newspaper about his 15-day interrogation process Ole Jakob Skåtun March 24, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON John Short, in his first long-form interview since being released from North Korean custody earlier this month, told Australia’s Advertiser newspaper about his time in North Korean detention, including his 11-day hunger strike. Short, 75, was arrested in Pyongyang in mid-February for distributing leaflets with biblical messages translated into Korean, an activity he confirmed during the interview. John Short, in his first long-form interview since being released from North Korean custody earlier this month, told Australia’s Advertiser newspaper about his time in North Korean detention, including his 11-day hunger strike. Short, 75, was arrested in Pyongyang in mid-February for distributing leaflets with biblical messages translated into Korean, an activity he confirmed during the interview. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Released missionary thinks hunger strike helped end N. Korean imprisonment

Australian speaks with Australian newspaper about his 15-day interrogation process

Ole Jakob Skåtun March 24, 2014

John Short, in his first long-form interview since being released from North Korean custody earlier this month, told Australia’s Advertiser newspaper about his time in North Korean detention, including his 11-day hunger strike.

Short, 75, was arrested in Pyongyang in mid-February for distributing leaflets with biblical messages translated into Korean, an activity he confirmed during the interview.

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