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Aug 5, 2009
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Journalists pardoned in North Korea
Larry Mantle and experts discuss the latest news regarding the release of U.S. Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee during former President Clinton’s visit to North Korea. The North Korean media is reporting that Kim Jong Il issued a "special pardon" for the journalists, and ordered their release the request for former President Clinton.

Larry Mantle and experts discuss the latest news regarding the release of U.S. Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee during former President Clinton’s visit to North Korea. The North Korean media is reporting that Kim Jong Il issued a "special pardon" for the journalists, and ordered their release the request for former President Clinton.

Larry Mantle and experts discuss the latest news regarding the release of U.S. Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee during former President Clinton’s visit to North Korea. The North Korean media is reporting that Kim Jong Il issued a "special pardon" for the journalists, and ordered their release the request for former President Clinton.

Guest:

Jim Walsh, International security expert at the Security Studies Program at MIT

Grace Yoo, Executive Director, Korean American Coalition Los Angeles

Credits
Host, AirTalk
Host, Morning Edition, AirTalk Friday, The L.A. Report A.M. Edition
Senior Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Producer, AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Associate Producer, AirTalk & FilmWeek
Associate Producer, AirTalk
Apprentice News Clerk, AirTalk
Apprentice News Clerk, FilmWeek