May 17, 2024
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U.S. citizen detained in North Korea part of tour group

Jeffery Fowle's lawyer has released a statement saying that the 56 year old U.S. citizen was in North Korea as part of a tour

The U.S. citizen detained in North Korea, Jeffery Fowle enjoys travelling and was in the DPRK as part of a group tour, his lawyer said in a statement late on Monday.

The 56 year old father of three from Ohio “loves to travel and loves the adventure of experiencing different cultures and seeing new places” the statement read.  “Mrs. Fowle and the children miss Jeffery very much and are anxious for his return home” it continued.

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