March 28, 2024
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North Korea releases Australian missionary

Release comes after Pyongyang's refusal to discuss detention of South Korean evangelist

North Korea on Monday released Australian Christian John Short, just days after refusing to consider a request to release a South Korean missionary.

John Short, 75, reportedly apologized in a written statement for his “anti-state” religious activities prior to his release.

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