PYONGYANG: A 29-year-old Australian student detained in North Korea surfaced in Beijing airport on Thursday, saying he was in “very good” spirits after being released. His blog posts focused on everyday life in Pyongyang — everything from the city’s dining scene to North Korean app reviews. “He is always trying to demystify North Korea, unlike the typical Western media. The case was complicated by Australia’s lack of diplomatic representation in North Korea. Earlier this week Swedish special envoy Kent Harstedt had travelled to Pyongyang, where he raised the issue with North Korean authorities.

Source: Pakistan Today July 04, 2019 14:15 UTC