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U.S. university student released by DPRK dies

2017-06-20 08:41:23       source:Xinhua News Agency

June 20, 2017


"Otto Warmbier, a U.S. college student who was released by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) less than a week ago, died on Monday, his parents said.


'It is our sad duty to report that our son, Otto Warmbier, has completed his journey home. Surrounded by his loving family, Otto died today at 2:20 p.m. (1820 GMT),' his parents Fred and Cindy Warmbier said in a statement.


Warmbier's parents thanked the 'wonderful professionals' at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and denounced the DPRK for mistreating their son."


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