Two other Americans have been detained in North Korea . On Friday , the secretive state , without going into detail , said through a state-run news agency that Fowle had been detained for breaking a law . The U.S. State Department said it was aware of the reports and is working with its allies to secure their release. His family says he loves experiencing new cultures . North Korea forbids independent religious activities .
Two other Americans have been detained in North Korea . The U.S. State Department said it was aware of the reports and is working with its allies to secure their release. His family says he loves experiencing new cultures . North Korea forbids independent religious activities .