NEW : The U.S. calls for both men to be released on humanitarian grounds . North Korea said in late April that it had taken Miller into custody , claiming he had come to the country seeking asylum and had torn up his tourist visa . In a statement, the White House said it was "disappointed" by reports that North Korea had agreed to release Bae and Miller but did not say whether they would leave or not. `` Suspicions about their hostile acts have been confirmed , '' KCNA reports . Miller 's detention was announced in April , Fowle 's in June .
NEW : The U.S. calls for both men to be released on humanitarian grounds . In a statement, the White House said it was "disappointed" by reports that North Korea had agreed to release Bae and Miller but did not say whether they would leave or not. `` Suspicions about their hostile acts have been confirmed , '' KCNA reports . Miller 's detention was announced in April , Fowle 's in June .