US Prisoner in North Korea Attempts Suicide

Yes, there's a US prisoner in NK. And yes, he apparently attempted a 'suicide'.

The North Korean government says that an American detained for illegal entry has tried to commit suicide.

Aijalon Mahli Gomes, 30, had acted out of frustration and guilt at his wrong-doing, state media reported.

Mr Gomes was sentenced to eight years' hard labour in April after being found guilty of illegally entering the country in January.

He had been working as an English teacher in South Korea, and reportedly crossed the border from China.

"Driven by his strong guilty conscience, disappointment and despair at the US government that has not taken any measure for his freedom, he attempted to commit suicide," the North's KCNA news agency said.

"acted out of frustration and guilt at his wrong-doing" - uh-huh. Suuuuuuure. Or maybe that he's stuck in Fuck-all Land for at least a decade, with no reasonable hope of anyone there coming to their senses.

By: Brant