Imprisoned in North Korea, the Americans were released – Newsweek Poland

Imprisoned in North Korea, US citizens and Matthew Bae Kenneth Todd Miller were released and returned to the United States – have informed the American authorities.

The Director of the State Intelligence (Director of National Intelligence ) James Clapper accompanied by both released on the way home – stated his office. Bae and Miller were freed in less than three weeks after being released by North Korean authorities from the prison of another American.

The missionary Bae was arrested in North Korea in November 2012 and sentenced to 15 years hard labor for activities against the state. Arrested in April this year, Miller stood trial on charges of espionage and was sentenced to six years’ hard labor. USA repeatedly observed for their release on humanitarian grounds – especially since the reports emerged about Kenneth Bae health problems.

– We express our gratitude to the Director of Intelligence of the state Clapperowi who has taken on behalf of the United States talks with the Korean People’s Democratic Republic on the release of our citizens – said in a statement issued by the US State Department.

Bae was arrested in North Korea in November 2012 and sentenced to 15 years hard labor for activities against the state.

– We also want to thank our international partners, especially occurring as the official spokesperson for our interests, the government of Sweden, for their tireless efforts to ensure the freedom of Mr. Bae and Mr. Miller – adds the statement.

Imprisoned in North Korea, the Americans were released – Newsweek Poland