Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today about the announcement that Kenneth Bae, the Lynnwood man who has been detained in North Korea for two years, is coming home.

“Kenneth Bae’s release is fantastic news for the whole Bae family, after two years of uncertainty and pain. I am so happy for Kenneth and his family that he is free and headed for a reunion with his loved ones, and that he will be able to get the medical attention he needs.

“The State Department worked tirelessly to bring Kenneth home, and I am deeply grateful for their efforts. I also thank our international partners such as the government of Sweden for their commitment to helping to free Kenneth, as well as Matthew Miller and Jeffrey Fowle,” Larsen said.

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