North Korean media says Otto Warmbier released on "humanitarian grounds"



News North Korean media says Otto Warmbier released on “humanitarian grounds” KCNA report comes almost two days after State Department announces Warmbier's release Oliver Hotham June 15, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV North Korea's state-run news outlet the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Thursday that U.S. citizen Otto Warmbier was released for "humanitarian" reasons. The report, which came out almost two days after the U.S. State Department announced it had secured the 22-year-old's release “at the direction of the President," is North Korea's first public statement on the case. North Korea's state-run news outlet the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Thursday that U.S. citizen Otto Warmbier was released for "humanitarian" reasons. The report, which came out almost two days after the U.S. State Department announced it had secured the 22-year-old's release “at the direction of the President," is North Korea's first public statement on the case. 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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North Korean media says Otto Warmbier released on “humanitarian grounds”

KCNA report comes almost two days after State Department announces Warmbier's release

Oliver Hotham June 15, 2017

North Korean media says Otto Warmbier released on “humanitarian grounds”

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North Korea's state-run news outlet the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Thursday that U.S. citizen Otto Warmbier was released for "humanitarian" reasons.

The report, which came out almost two days after the U.S. State Department announced it had secured the 22-year-old's release “at the direction of the President," is North Korea's first public statement on the case.

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