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Originally Posted by javadog

Here's a little more background info on what led to his arrest. I think it's clear that the entire story could've been made up by North Korea:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/josh-rogin/wp/2017/06/15/otto-warmbiers-north-korea-roommate-speaks-out/?utm_term=.7e3941a2d6bb

I don't think I would believe 100% of any story from either side that comes out at this point.

Is it possible that the kid didn't do anything? Sure, it's North Korea. The only human rights that North Koreans have is to adore the leader and eventually die. How they die is anyones best guess (and whim).

Just another reason why going in the first place is not recommended.

The govt believes that so strongly that they didn't just state it once.

"The Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens not to travel to North Korea/the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens not to travel to North Korea/the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)."