John Newman was detained in North Korea in 2009 , after a trip to the Asian nation . State news said he ` ` apologized '' for crimes , including those during Korean War . Family of another detained American thanks the White House for all their help . ` If the Iran thing gets settled peacefully , then guess who 's left ? '' An expert says that North Korea is trying to get the world 's attention .
John Newman was detained in North Korea in 2009 , after a trip to the Asian nation . State news said he ` ` apologized '' for crimes , including those during Korean War . Family of another detained American thanks the White House for all their help . An expert says that North Korea is trying to get the world 's attention .