Canadian pastor freed from North Korean prison ‘on his way home’: family
TORONTO — Relatives of a Canadian pastor released this week after more than two years in a North Korean prison said Thursday he is “on his way home” and they are anxious to be reunited with him.
The Korean Central News Agency reported Wednesday that North Korea’s central court had decided to free Hyeon Soo Lim, who was serving a life sentence for anti-state activities.
The pastor’s release was described as “sick bail,” but no other details were given.
In a statement Thursday, a spokeswoman for his family said they look forward to his return.