Lim's release comes after Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old U.S. student, died one week after his release from North Korea after 17 months in prison. North Korea holds all the cards, as no Western countries have any leverage with the regime, he said. Lim — and this is my opinion — would give North Korean officials cause to worry," said Martin. Canada does not have an embassy in North Korea, and has advised against all travel there. Daniel Lee, president of the Korean Canadian Cultural Association, called Lim's release good news for the community and entire country.

Source: CBC News August 09, 2017 21:22 UTC