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Laura Ling and Euna Lee Pardoned. Thanks, Bill!

Submitted by Melissa Hung on August 4, 2009 - 1:57pm
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Hell yes! Way to turn on the charm, Bill! North Korean media says leader Kim Jong-il has pardoned American journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling and ordered their release after a visit from former US prez Bill Clinton. (Looks like Kim relished the chance to have a photo opp or two as KCNA, the official North Korean state media, also released various photos of Kim with a somber-looking Clinton.)

Mr. Kim granted "a special pardon," KCNA says. It's not clear when exactly Lee and Ling will be leaving, or if they're already on their way. We are so relieved to hear the news and can't wait to see them safely back in the States.


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Mic wrote 2 years 40 weeks ago

re: Laura Ling and Euna Lee Pardoned. Thanks, Bill!

Duude i totally signed that petition. You're totally welcome, Laura and Euna. I guess Bill helped. I swear that guy could talk the pants off an Eskimo.

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Melissa Hung

Melissa Hung

Melissa Hung is the founding editor of Hyphen and served as its editor in chief for more than five years. As a journalist, Melissa writes and edits stories about people, social issues and culture. A speaker on Asian American media and independent media, Melissa is also the curator of Slant: Bold Asian American Images, a festival of short films in Houston, her hometown. She now lives in San Francisco where she enjoys recycling and composting, but misses Tex-Mex and cafeterias.

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