freedomthree
FreedomThree refers to a group of three American prisoners of conscience who were detained in North Korea for alleged espionage and other charges. The trio—Kenneth Bae, Matthew Miller, and John Kim—were arrested in 2012 and 2013, sparking international concern over human rights abuses and diplomatic tensions between North Korea and the United States.
Kenneth Bae, a Korean-American missionary, was arrested in 2012 while traveling in North Korea. He claimed he
The cases drew global attention, with human rights organizations and governments advocating for their release. In
In August 2014, Kenneth Bae was unexpectedly released after a plea deal, though he was later re-arrested
Their cases highlighted ongoing diplomatic challenges and human rights issues between North Korea and Western nations.