Three Americans
who had been held in North Korea were released into the custody of Secretary of
State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday. Kim Dong-Chul, Kim Hak-Song and Kim Sang-Duk
released a statement through the State Department:
“We would like to express our deep appreciation to the United States government, President Trump, Secretary Pompeo and the people of the United States for bringing us home. We thank God and all our families and friends who prayed for us and for our return. God bless America, the greatest nation in the world.”
On behalf of the American people, WELCOME HOME! pic.twitter.com/hISaCI95CB— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2018