Otto Warmbier and the Aftermath

[Len Krieger]

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2019/10/09/seized-north-korean-cargo-ship-sold-to-compensate-parents-of-otto-warmbier-others/

Clay, thank you for creating this thread to post news topics on.

I found a very interesting article that Otto Warmbier was arrested for attempting to steal a propaganda poster. Also it seemed as though the way it was described, he was tortured just to the brink of death and was purposely left alive to not make matters worse since Otto was an American citizen. I actually believe the seized NK cargo ship that is the basis for the article, is just, and fair pittance for NK. They should have to have some accountabilty for the death of Otto Warmbier, because they clearly are liable and the family is the one that has to suffer the rest of their lives for a crime that doesn't seem all that major in my opinion. My only question going forward is what was NK's stance on the cargo ship being seized? Did they let it go because they knew they were in the wrong? Or was it because the cargo and the ship itself was not worth the hassle to them? Though you'd figure it would be a pride thing to NK instead of dollars and cents.