Why He Didn't Survive North Korea: The Otto Warmbier Tragedy

This is Otto Warmbier. An American college student and tourist whose trip to North Korea turned into an actual nightmare. In 2016, he was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in a North Korean prison camp for a seemingly innocent crime that many believe... he didn't even commit. After his sentencing, all communication with the outside world was cut off.

00:00 The Otto Warmbier Tragedy
00:48 Returned home in a braindead condition
01:16 North Korea denied responsibility for Otto's death
02:59 Otto's background in commerce and passion for travel
04:09 The initial light-hearted atmosphere of the tour
06:15 Otto's confession may have been coerced by the North Korean government
09:58 Both Obama and Trump administrations worked to bring Otto home safely.
13:45 No definitive signs of torture or physical abuse found



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