Clinton asks North Korea to release journalists

San Francisco Chronicle by Joe Garofoli | Jul. 10, 2009 (News Report)

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton asked North Korea's government Friday to grant amnesty to two journalists from San Francisco's Current TV imprisoned there, a move analysts say may open the diplomatic door for the journalists' release. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Jul 11, 2009 - 8:05 PM PDT
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That the USSOS directly asked for amnesty may open the door, considering their admission of guilt. With all the UN tensions N Korea may accept the offer in a face saving gesture.

Asking for amnesty treats North Korea like a sovereign nation as it craves international recognition, said Victor Cha, an analyst on North Korea, while “very ... More »

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