Member-only story

One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home

Leon Foster

·10.3k Followers· Follow

Published in Somewhere Inside: One Sister S Captivity In North Korea And The Other S Fight To Bring Her Home

5 min read · 1 week before

1.2k View Claps

82 Respond

Save

Listen

Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home

by Laura Ling

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6578 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	338 pages

In 2009, Laura Ling and her colleague, Euna Lee, were arrested by North Korean soldiers while on a reporting trip to the country. They were accused of illegally crossing the bFree Download and sentenced to 12 years of hard labor.

Laura's sister, Lisa, was determined to bring her home. She launched a global campaign, lobbying world leaders, meeting with North Korean officials, and raising awareness of Laura's plight.

Lisa's efforts eventually paid off. In 2010, Laura and Euna were released after former President Bill Clinton traveled to North Korea to negotiate their freedom.

Lisa's story is a testament to the power of family and the importance of never giving up hope.

Laura's Captivity

Laura Ling and Euna Lee were working as journalists for Current TV when they were arrested in March 2009. They were on a reporting trip to the North Korean bFree Download when they crossed into the country without a visa.

The North Korean government accused Laura and Euna of spying and sentenced them to 12 years of hard labor. They were held in a prison camp, where they were subjected to torture and other forms of abuse.

Laura's family was devastated by her arrest. They knew that she was innocent and they were determined to bring her home.

Lisa's Fight

Lisa Ling is a journalist and television personality. She is Laura's younger sister and she was determined to do everything she could to bring her home.

Lisa launched a global campaign to raise awareness of Laura's plight. She met with world leaders, including President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She also met with North Korean officials, including the country's foreign minister.

Lisa's efforts eventually paid off. In 2010, former President Bill Clinton traveled to North Korea to negotiate Laura's release. Laura and Euna were released on August 4, 2010.

The Power of Family

Lisa's story is a testament to the power of family. She never gave up hope and she never stopped fighting for Laura's release.

Lisa's story is also a reminder of the importance of never giving up on those we love. No matter how difficult the situation, there is always hope.

Laura Ling's captivity in North Korea was a harrowing experience, but she was able to endure it thanks to the love and support of her family. Her story is a testament to the power of family and the importance of never giving up hope.

Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home

by Laura Ling

4.5 out of 5