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North Korea detainee 'apology'

North Korea have released a video showing an elderly US citizen apologising for alleged war crimes during the Korean War.

85-year-old Merrill Newman was seized from a flight out of Pyongyang on October 26, and has been detained ever since.

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Family concern over 85-year-old held in North Korea

The family of Merrill Newman, the 85-year-old man being detained by authorities in North Korea, said they are extremely concerned for his health and well-being as they appealed for his release.

Merrill Newman's son Jeff Newman. Credit: Reuters/Alex Gallardo

Merrill Newman's son Jeff said he does not not whether heart medication sent to North Korea had reached him, and said he had not spoken to his father since he was detained, nearly a month ago.

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