North Korea reports on China’s arrest of two Michaels following new allegations
Expert says rare state media mention of Canadians’ case appears tied to Spavor’s recent accusations against Kovrig
Michael Spavor with Kim Jong Un in 2015 | Image: KCNA
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the article in The Pyongyang Times was the first time North Korea mentioned the two Michaels case. The headline and story have been updated throughout to reflect that state media previously referenced their arrest in 2019.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the article in The Pyongyang Times was the first time North Korea mentioned the two Michaels case. The headline and story have been updated throughout to reflect that state media previously referenced their arrest in 2019.
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