Laura Ling North Korea

Laura Ling North Korea

Laura Ling is a reporter who was arrested while reporting on the political situation in North Korea. She originall gained attention for her look at the narcotics war raging in Mexico for Current TV. Laura Ling was sentenced by North... [more]

Laura Ling is a reporter who was arrested while reporting on the political situation in North Korea. She originall gained attention for her look at the narcotics war raging in Mexico for Current TV. Laura Ling was sentenced by North Korea to serve 12 years of hard labor for entering the country without permission. Find more Laura Ling news and information here.

Laura Ling in Prison North Korea

This is a tragic situation. It reminds me of Roxana Saberi who was recently released from Iran. Hopefully Laura Ling will be freed North Korea just as Saberi was freed from Iran.
Why has this type of situation happened twice in the last several months? Is there a connection?
If they were in North Korea, illegally, then I guess that adds complexity to this situation. It also makes me wonder what were the specific circumstances around them going into North Korea.


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