North Korea releases Canadian pastor on 'sick bail'

North Korea says it has released a Canadian pastor who was serving a life sentence since 2015 for anti-state activities over health reasons.

North Korea releases Canadian pastor on 'sick bail'

North Korea says it has released a Canadian pastor who was serving a life sentence since 2015 for anti-state activities over health reasons.

Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said that Hyeon Soo Lim was released on "sick bail" following a decision by the country's Central Court.

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