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News Kim Jong Un releases Fowle following requests from Obama – KCNA State media claims Kim Jong Un grants Fowle amnesty following "repeated requests" from Obama Hamish Macdonald October 22, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA Kim Jong Un personally ordered the release of American citizen Jeffrey Fowle following repeated requests for amnesty from U.S. President Barack Obama, North Korean state media claimed on Wednesday. While details behind Fowle's surprise release were not immediately available in the report, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that the decision was made by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un himself. Kim Jong Un personally ordered the release of American citizen Jeffrey Fowle following repeated requests for amnesty from U.S. President Barack Obama, North Korean state media claimed on Wednesday. While details behind Fowle's surprise release were not immediately available in the report, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that the decision was made by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un himself. 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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Kim Jong Un releases Fowle following requests from Obama – KCNA

State media claims Kim Jong Un grants Fowle amnesty following "repeated requests" from Obama

Hamish Macdonald October 22, 2014

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Kim Jong Un personally ordered the release of American citizen Jeffrey Fowle following repeated requests for amnesty from U.S. President Barack Obama, North Korean state media claimed on Wednesday.

While details behind Fowle's surprise release were not immediately available in the report, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said that the decision was made by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un himself.

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