Reflections on detention: An interview with Merrill Newman



Evergreen Reflections on detention: An interview with Merrill Newman Over three years on from his imprisonment in North Korea's Yanggakdo Hotel, Newman speaks to NK News Hamish Macdonald March 22, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA, edited by NK News On October 26, 2013 - Merrill Newman - a former U.S. soldier who served in the Korean War was arrested by North Korean authorities as he attempted to leave the country at the end of a week-long tourist trip. After a period of two months and extensive efforts by the U.S. Department of State, his family and former U.S. officials, Newman - who was 85 at the time - was released by North Korean authorities in a “humanitarian” gesture on December 7. On October 26, 2013 - Merrill Newman - a former U.S. soldier who served in the Korean War was arrested by North Korean authorities as he attempted to leave the country at the end of a week-long tourist trip. After a period of two months and extensive efforts by the U.S. Department of State, his family and former U.S. officials, Newman - who was 85 at the time - was released by North Korean authorities in a “humanitarian” gesture on December 7. 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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Reflections on detention: An interview with Merrill Newman

Over three years on from his imprisonment in North Korea's Yanggakdo Hotel, Newman speaks to NK News

Hamish Macdonald March 22, 2017

Reflections on detention: An interview with Merrill Newman

KCNA, edited by NK News

On October 26, 2013 - Merrill Newman - a former U.S. soldier who served in the Korean War was arrested by North Korean authorities as he attempted to leave the country at the end of a week-long tourist trip.

After a period of two months and extensive efforts by the U.S. Department of State, his family and former U.S. officials, Newman - who was 85 at the time - was released by North Korean authorities in a “humanitarian” gesture on December 7.

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