North Korea Imprisons Korean American Kenneth Bae, Possibly As Bait

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Mihee
Photo: Facebook

Photo: Facebook

From AP: “An American detained for nearly six months in North Korea has been sentenced to 15 years of labor for crimes against the state, the North’s state media said Thursday… Analysts say Pyongyang could use Bae as a bargaining chip as it seeks dialogue with Washington.”

It seems really difficult to read into North Korea’s motives right now especially with this latest sentence.

Are they seeking leverage?

Are they trying to construct a certain image on the world stage?

Are they looking to distract us from some other plan?

Only time will tell.

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Mihee lives in the Mid-West with her husband, toddler-aged twins (yes, terrible twos is actually a thing), and baby #3. Though her reserve of brain cells is seriously depleted she is still passionate about Asian American culture, religion and social justice for marginalized people, stories about Korea, sports, and power naps. During the day, she spends a lot of time trying to remember which baby needs to eat or get a diaper change, mentoring and ministering to college students, occasionally taking a walk, writing, watching Sportscenter, or grabbing coffee. You can read her blog here.
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