Why an American once detained in North Korea wants to broadcast into the country



Interviews Why an American once detained in North Korea wants to broadcast into the country In interview, Kenneth Bae shares what he learned in a DPRK prison and the origins of his new radio station Jooheon Kim February 27, 2026 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Missionary-turned-activist Kenneth Bae \| Image: Courtesy of Kenneth Bae, edited by NK News A former American missionary who was detained in North Korea for over two years is preparing to launch a new radio station targeting the DPRK people, framing it as a response to U.S. funding cuts for cross-border broadcasting. In an interview with NK News, Kenneth Bae discussed the project’s goal of reaching North Koreans both in and out of the country, as well as why he doesn’t think the South Korean military’s suspension of broadcasts has produced tangible results for inter-Korean ties. He also recounted the circumstances of his 2012 arrest during a tour of North Korea’s border city © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Why an American once detained in North Korea wants to broadcast into the country

In interview, Kenneth Bae shares what he learned in a DPRK prison and the origins of his new radio station

Jooheon Kim February 27, 2026

Why an American once detained in North Korea wants to broadcast into the country

Missionary-turned-activist Kenneth Bae | Image: Courtesy of Kenneth Bae, edited by NK News

A former American missionary who was detained in North Korea for over two years is preparing to launch a new radio station targeting the DPRK people, framing it as a response to U.S. funding cuts for cross-border broadcasting.

In an interview with NK News, Kenneth Bae discussed the project’s goal of reaching North Koreans both in and out of the country, as well as why he doesn’t think the South Korean military’s suspension of broadcasts has produced tangible results for inter-Korean ties.

He also recounted the circumstances of his 2012 arrest during a tour of North Korea’s border city

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