North Korea: 2 US journalists pardoned

SpiritWarrior · 08-04-2009, 03:52 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090804/...urnalists_held

Wow, Bill Clinton came through. I am so happy, honestly, since the light shed what N. Korean captives have to endure was just frightening.

Quote:

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has issued a "special pardon" to two American journalists convicted of sneaking into the country illegally, and he ordered them released during a visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton, North Korean media reported early Wednesday.

The release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee was a sign of North Korea's "humanitarian and peaceloving policy," the Korean Central News Agency reported.

Clinton, who arrived in North Korea Tuesday on an unannounced visit, met with the reclusive and ailing Kim — his first meeting with a prominent Western figure since his reported stroke nearly a year ago.

North Korea accused Ling, 32, and Lee, 36, of sneaking into the country illegally in March and engaging in "hostile acts," and the nation's top court sentenced them in June to 12 years of hard labor.

Firestormalpha · 08-04-2009, 04:08 PM

Forgive me if I chuckle at the "humanitarian and peaceloviing policy" line. Actions prior to the pardon, refute that statement.

John D Harris · 08-06-2009, 10:10 AM

I'm glad to hear of their release.

Sever · 08-08-2009, 08:44 AM

I would love to know what really happened there...

08-04-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Re: North Korea: 2 US journalists pardoned Forgive me if I chuckle at the "humanitarian and peaceloviing policy" line. Actions prior to the pardon, refute that statement. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

08-06-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,577	Re: North Korea: 2 US journalists pardoned I'm glad to hear of their release. __________________ Crustiest of the OLD COOTS "Donating mirrors for years to help the Liberal/Socialist find their collective rear-ends, because both hands doesn't seem to be working. Veitnam 61-65:KIA 1864 66:KIA 5008 67:KIA 9378 68:KIA 14594 69:KIA 9414 70:KIA 4221 71:KIA 1380 72:KIA 300 Afghanistan2001-2008 KIA 585 2009-2012 KIA 1465 and counting Davros 1 Much abliged Massachusetts

08-08-2009, 08:44 AM	#4
Sever Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 31, 2002 Location: Western Australia Age: 44 Posts: 3,293	Re: North Korea: 2 US journalists pardoned I would love to know what really happened there... __________________ Say say, oh playmate i cannot play with you my dolly's got the flu boo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo

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