Kenneth Bae
Repressive, atheist North Korea has a surprising relationship with Christian missionaries
North Korea is one of the most repressive countries on earth, with almost no freedom of religion. But Christian missionaries, it turns out, have a long history with the country. And a number of them are even allowed to operate there today.
Can Gov. Bill Richardson Negotiate Kenneth Bae’s Release from North Korea?
North Korean detainee Kenneth Bae is an American citizen whose been held in North Korea for six months. He’s charged with pursuing hostile acts against the North Korean regime. Bae worked in North Korea as a missionary and tour guide, but the regime says he’s used his position to communicate anti-government messages. Bae has called […]
American Sentenced in North Korea
Last week, 44 year old Kenneth Bae became the sixth American detained in North Korea since 2009. His sentence is the most severe punishment to date. He faces 15 years of hard labor for committing “hostile acts” against the North Korean government. Now, the U.S. is faced with a diplomacy choice. In the past, it has […]