Two U.S. journalists in North Korea are said to be pardoned

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Two U.S. journalists in North Korea are said to be pardoned

August 4th, 2009 | Add a Comment

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By News Services

The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, pardoned two jailed American journalists, the official KCNA news agency has reported, according to Reuters. The report came after former President Bill Clinton met with the reclusive and ailing Mr. Kim in Pyonyang on Tuesday.

Mr. Kim granted “a special pardon,” KCNA said in a statement.

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