S. Korean Leader Blames North For Warmbier Death

South Korean President Moon Jae-In said Tuesday that North Korea bears responsibility for the death of US student Otto Warmbier, and described its regime as irrational. Ahead of talks here next week with President Donald Trump, Moon said he hopes to engage North Korea in dialogue by the end of the year. But Moon also … Read more

South Korea’s Moon Says North Bears

South Korean President Moon Jae-In said Tuesday that North Korea bears a “heavy responsibility” for the death of US student Otto Warmbier and described its regime as irrational. The 22-year-old, who was released in a coma last week after nearly 18 months in detention in North Korea, died on Monday — prompting President Donald Trump … Read more

US Student Evacuated From N. Korea Has Died

Otto Warmbier, the US student released by North Korea in a coma last week after more than a year in detention, has died, his family said Monday. The 22-year-old, who had suffered severe brain damage, was medically evacuated to the United States on June 13. He died Monday at 2:20 pm (1820 GMT), surrounded by … Read more