An American tour operator has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in North Korea for alleged “hostile acts” against the repressive regime, according to its official state news agency.Kenneth Bae, who is in his mid-40s and lives in Washington state, has been described by friends as a devout Christian who took tourists on trips to North Korea, The Associated Press reported.He was detained in No...
American Gets 15 Years Of Hard Labor In North Korea For 'hostile Acts'
Ian Johnston, Staff Writer, NBC News, NBC News
Thu, 05/02/2013 - 8:35am
Topics: asia hard labor north korea tourist
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