NEW : Newman 's son confirms that the released East Asian is on his way home . Video shows Joe Biden smiling as he walks through North Korea 's airport . The 85-year-old was detained in Beijing in Hours later , issued a public apology . State news reports Newman was released for `` humanitarian '' reasons .
NEW : Newman 's son confirms that the released American is on his way home . Video shows Newman smiling as he walks through Beijing 's airport . The 85-year-old was detained in North Korea in October , issued a public apology . State news reports Newman was released for `` humanitarian '' reasons .