Reflections on detention: An interview with Merrill Newman



Evergreen Reflections on detention: An interview with Merrill Newman Over three years on from his imprisonment in North Korea's Yanggakdo Hotel, Newman speaks to NK News Hamish Macdonald March 22, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA, edited by NK News On October 26, 2013 – Merrill Newman – a former U.S. soldier who served in the Korean War was arrested by North Korean authorities as he attempted to leave the country at the end of a week-long tourist trip. After a period of two months and extensive efforts by the U.S. Department of State, his family and former U.S. officials, Newman – who was 85 at the time – was released by North Korean authorities in a “humanitarian” gesture on December 7. In 2014, Newman spoke about his detention in an incredibly detailed account compiled by former CNN correspondent Mike Chinoy © 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 Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Reflections on detention: An interview with Merrill Newman

Over three years on from his imprisonment in North Korea's Yanggakdo Hotel, Newman speaks to NK News

Hamish Macdonald March 22, 2017

Reflections on detention: An interview with Merrill Newman

KCNA, edited by NK News

On October 26, 2013 – Merrill Newman – a former U.S. soldier who served in the Korean War was arrested by North Korean authorities as he attempted to leave the country at the end of a week-long tourist trip.

After a period of two months and extensive efforts by the U.S. Department of State, his family and former U.S. officials, Newman – who was 85 at the time – was released by North Korean authorities in a “humanitarian” gesture on December 7.

In 2014, Newman spoke about his detention in an incredibly detailed account compiled by former CNN correspondent Mike Chinoy

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Hamish Macdonald

Hamish Macdonald is an Associate Fellow at RUSI who formerly worked on Project SANDSTONE and formerly a journalist and researcher who has focused uniquely on North Korea related topics and affairs. He was previously the COO of the Korea Risk Group, which produces the NK News and NK Pro. Specialising in this area, his investigations covered topics including North Korean sanctions evasion activities, domestic economic development and human rights.

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