Euna Lee
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Euna Lee (Korean: 유나 리; born 1972) is a Korean American journalist.[2] While working for Current TV, Lee and fellow journalist Laura Ling were detained in North Korea after they crossed into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from the People's Republic of China without a visa in March 2009. They were found guilty of illegal entry and sentenced to twelve years' hard labor in June 2009.[3][4] The United States Government protested the sentences, and implemented diplomatic efforts in order to secure the release of both Lee and Ling.[5] On August 4, 2009, Lee and Ling were pardoned by the North Korean government after a special humanitarian visit by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. She wrote a book on her experiences in North Korea titled The World Is Bigger Now: An American Journalist's Release from Captivity in North Korea ... A Remarkable Story of Faith, Family, and Forgiveness.[6]
Euna Lee (유나 리) | |
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Born | 1972 (age 51–52)[1] South Korea |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Journalist |
Notable credit | Current TV |
Spouse | Michael Saldate |
Children | 1 |