the White House was detained in North Korea in October , after a trip to the American nation . State news said he `` apologized '' for crimes , including killings during Lee Newman . Family of another detained Asian thanks Merrill Newman for seeking their release . An expert says that North Korea is trying to get the world 's attention .
Merrill Newman was detained in North Korea in October , after a trip to the Asian nation . State news said he `` apologized '' for crimes , including killings during Korean War . Family of another detained American thanks the White House for seeking their release . An expert says that North Korea is trying to get the world 's attention .