This North Korean situation with these two young journalist being held in a North Korea prison is a difficult one indeed. How this gets played out is one we all must watch closely not only for the families of these women reporters but for the entire world.
This video explains how we as a country are handling things at the moment through the words of Secretary Clinton…
Mercy plea for held US reporters
BBC News
Sydney Morning Herald
The families of two US journalists held in North Korea have pleaded with the authorities there to set the pair free.
In a statement, relatives of Euna Lee and Laura Ling said reports that the women had been sentenced to 12 years in a labour camp were …
Video: Clinton: Charges ‘Unfounded’ Against Journalists”
The Associated Press
Clinton Urges ‘Clemency’ for US Journalists in North Korea
Voice of America
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Editors Notes:
My thoughts, support and prayers go out to Euna Lee and Laura Ling and their families during this difficult situation and I do hope things get resolved favorably & quickly.
Joliet, Illinois and beyond…
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