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Kenneth Bae, a U.S. citizen who was detained in North Korea for two years, said his Christian faith helped him get through his incarceration. (Associated Press)

Kenneth Bae details North Korea prison ordeal, says ‘God’s will’ put him there

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Obama: Relationship with North Korea unchanged, despite ‘small gestures’ like prisoner release

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2014 file photo, Kenneth Bae speaks to the Associated Press in Pyongyang, North Korea. The US announces Saturday the release of Americans Bae and and Matthew Todd Miller who were detained in North Korea, saying they're on way home. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

Kenneth Bae, Matthew Todd Miller released by North Korea

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2014 file photo, Matthew Miller, an American detained in North Korea, serving a six-year sentence, speaks to The Associated Press in Pyongyang, North Korea. Why did North Korea free Jeffrey Fowle, and only him, when two other Americans, Miller and Kenneth Bae, remain in prison there? Probably because Pyongyang considered him the most minor of the three offenders, and may believe that releasing him could improve abysmal U.S. relations and even temper growing international criticism of its human-rights record. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

NK experts: US must apologize to free detainees

By Eric Talmadge - Associated Press

Jeffrey Fowle, an American detained in North Korea, speaks to the Associated Press, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has given foreign media access to three detained Americans who said they have been able to contact their families and watched by officials as they spoke, called for Washington to send a representative to negotiate for their freedom. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Americans detained in North Korea call for U.S. help

By Eric Talmadge - Associated Press

Pacific Century Institute Chairman Donald Gregg, center, and his party arrive at Pyongyang Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. Gregg, a former U.S. ambassador to South Korea, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday with representatives of the Pacific Century Institute, a private U.S. group. Gregg wouldn't say what he hoped to discuss there. (AP Photo/Jon Chol Jin)

North Korea rescinds invitation to U.S. envoy

By Hyung-Jin Kim - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2014 file photo, American missionary Kenneth Bae, right, leaves after speaking to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang. Bae, 45, who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year, appealed for the U.S. to do its best to secure his release. Bae has been returned to a labor camp, prompting worries about his health, his sister Terri Chung said Friday, Feb. 7. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon, File)

Bae family hoping Rev. Jackson goes to North Korea

Associated Press

NKorea rescinds invitation to US envoy

Associated Press

FILE - This Jan. 20, 2014 file photo shows American missionary Kenneth Bae speaking to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang. The gallery over the House of Representatives is filling up for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. Democratic congressmen Rick Larsen of Washington and Charles Rangel of New York announced Tuesday they will host Bae's mother and sister. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon, File)

American Kenneth Bae jailed in N. Korea returned to labor camp

By Gene Johnson - Associated Press

Obama remarks encourage Kenneth Bae’s family

Associated Press

President Barack Obama closes his eyes as a prayer is offered at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. The president told the non-denominational gathering of political leaders that freedom of religion across the world is important to national security and is a central tenet of U.S. diplomacy. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

National Prayer Breakfast: Obama singles out Americans held in North Korea and Iran

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Family of NKorea prisoner at State of Union speech

Associated Press

FILE - This Jan. 20, 2014 file photo shows American missionary Kenneth Bae speaking to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang. The gallery over the House of Representatives is filling up for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. Democratic congressmen Rick Larsen of Washington and Charles Rangel of New York announced Tuesday they will host Bae's mother and sister. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon, File)

Kerry meets family of American held by NKorea

By MATTHEW PENNINGTON - Associated Press

U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy Ambassador Glyn Davies listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at a hotel in Beijing, China Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. Davies on Tuesday urged North Korea to pardon imprisoned American Kenneth Bae, saying he was in poor health and needed to return home. Davies&#8217; call for Bae&#8217;s freedom follows a news conference the missionary gave earlier this month at which he said his situation was growing more difficult. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

State Dept. confirms Kerry visit with Bae family, calls for N. Korea to release imprisoned pastor

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

American missionary Kenneth Bae speaks to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Bae, 45, who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year, appealed for the U.S. to do its best to secure his release. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon)

EXCLUSIVE: N. Korea sending message it wants to release captive Kenneth Bae, former envoy says

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

American missionary Kenneth Bae speaks to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Bae, 45, who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year, appealed for the U.S. to do its best to secure his release. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon)

Sister echoes apology of man held in North Korea

By DOUG ESSER - Associated Press

American missionary Kenneth Bae, second from right, arrives to speak to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Bae, 45, who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year, appealed for the U.S. to do its best to secure his release. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon)

Kenneth Bae, captive in North Korea, admits he committed a ‘serious crime’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

American missionary Kenneth Bae speaks to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Bae, 45, who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year, appealed for the U.S. to do its best to secure his release. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon)

Jailed American appears before reporters in NKorea

Associated Press

American missionary Kenneth Bae speaks to reporters at Pyongyang Friendship Hospital in Pyongyang Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. Bae, 45, who has been jailed in North Korea for more than a year, appealed for the U.S. to do its best to secure his release. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon)

Family of man held in NKorea worried, encouraged

By DOUG ESSER - Associated Press

Former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman is followed by journalists as he arrives at the Capital International Airport in Beijing from Pyongyang, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. A squad of former basketball stars led by Rodman had a friendly game with North Korean basketball players in Pyongyang. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

Dennis Rodman sorry for failing Kenneth Bae: ‘It’s not my fault’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times