Release of Americans held in North Korea 'imminent,' source says
The release of three U.S. nationals currently detained in North Korea is "imminent," according to an official with knowledge of the ongoing negotiations.
The official told CNN the North Koreans made the decision to free the Americans two months ago, and North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho had proposed their release during his visit to Sweden in March.
U.S. officials insisted at the time that their release "must not be related or used to loosen the main issue of denuclearization," the source said.
The three Americans being held are Kim Dong Chol, Kim Hak-song and Kim Sang Duk, also known as Tony Kim.
President Donald Trump tweeted about the release, "As everybody is aware, the past Administration has long been asking for three hostages to be released from a North Korean Labor camp, but to no avail. Stay tuned!"
