China : The KCNA report stated that investigators determined that `` Newman entered the DPRK with a wrong understanding of it and perpetrated a hostile act against it . '' Newman 's family reports that the released Newman is on his way home . It shows Newman smiling as he walks through Beijing 's airport . The 85-year - old was detained in North Korea in October , pending a public apology . State news reports Newman was released for ` ` humanitarian '' reasons .
China : Newman 's family reports that the released Newman is on his way home . It shows Newman smiling as he walks through Beijing 's airport . The 85-year - old was detained in North Korea in October , pending a public apology . State news reports Newman was released for ` ` humanitarian '' reasons .