Two Current TV Journalists Detained in N. Korea
Two US journalists from the groundbreaking mixed media company Current TV have been detained by authorities in North Korea, the NYTimes reported this morning. Current was co-founded by Al Gore and has innovated extensively in both its technology and business model.
Laura Ling, a Chinese-American, and Euna Lee, a Korean-American, are in North Korea reporting on refugees fleeing poverty.
There's been no mention of the incident there yet, but we expect that updates on the detained journalists will be posted to Current's Twitter account. We'll also be watching former CNN reporter and North Korea expert Rebecca MacKinnon's blog for anything she has to say about this news in context. [Right: Laura Ling's Facebook pic.]
It's been a difficult few days for people around the world using new media to challenge authoritarian governments. See also our coverage last night of Omid Reza Misayafi, an Iranian blogger reported to have died in prison.
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Posted by: Igor Poltavskiy
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March 19, 2009 8:20 AM
Keep us posted..
North Korea censorship is serious keep us updated
Why can't people just follow the laws of the country they are in?
jake, because throughout history & around the world many laws have caused so much suffering that some brave souls dare to act on higher priorities. Thank goodness they do. Reporters like this, violating laws against reporting, are among theheros that help humanity become more humane.
Here is an example of what people must do when in a different nation "FOLLOW THE LAW" when will you realize that being an American does not give you right to go anywhere and being a media person does not make you GOD!!!
Well then violate the law and suffer the consequences. I am sorry but meddling in other peoples affairs (No matter what type of regime it is) does not get my sympathy. I am sorry but if it were a North Korean reporter that got punished I could understand and sympathize with his or her plight, but a person from China or US no this is Espionage. You cross the border without express permission into a militarized zone then you pay the price. I am sure US would detain if Mexican or Chinese try to film its secured locations...
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Say what you will. I've seen may of her stories on currentTv. She is one ballsy gal. She goes places I, and I'm sure most people, would never dare. I hope she comes out of this ok.