![]() ![]() “It is deeply regrettable that North Korea is detaining Joo Won-moon, who is a South Korean national, without any explanation to our government and his family,” the spokesman said. Ī spokesman for the South Korea’s Unification Ministry said last spring it was asking for Joo’s release. North Korean authorities have not disclosed whether they are going to prosecute or release Joo. His well-being is in our thoughts and prayers,” Beckman told Newsday. ![]() “When we heard the news reports, NYU got in touch with the student’s family to express our concerns over his welfare and to convey our support. Last spring, NYU spokesman John Beckman had confirmed that Joo attends NYU, but was not taking classes at the time and the university did not know of his travels or intentions. “I thought that by my entrance - illegally I acknowledge - that some great event could happen, and that event could affect the relations between the North and South,” Joo said. In an interview with CNN last spring, Joo said he had wanted to be arrested. “But, as a young college student who wanted to satisfy his curiousity, I hope to be “I broke the law by illegally entering, I will accept any judgement as given,” Joo said. In his speech, Joo talked about his hopes for release. Others who have been detained in North Korea stated after their release that they were coached on what to say in such statements. Joo gave a speech praising North Korea and its government at Friday’s press conference. ![]() Stern junior Won-moon Joo, who made national headlines after he was arrested last April for illegally entering North Korea, was presented to the media last Friday, making a prepared statement. ![]()
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