Missing Australian student, 29, feared imprisoned in North Korea is found ‘safe and sound’ in China
Missing Australian student feared imprisoned in North Korea has reportedly been found ‘safe and sound’ in China.
Alek Sigley, 29, last made contact with his family on June 25, sparking concerns he had been detained in the secretive nation’s capital, Pyongyang.
North Korea-focused news site NK News reported on Thursday the masters student from Perth was travelling to Tokyo, Japan.
Alek Sigley, 29, has reportedly been found ‘safe and sound’ in China
Mr Sigley’s wife Japanese Yuka Morinaga, whom he married in Pyongyang in 2018, is based in Tokyo.
Mr Sigley, from Perth, has been studying Korean Literature at Kim Il Sung University since April 2018 while also operating a tour company.
He has become one of the most prominent Twitter users inside Pyongyang and has amassed more than 4,000 followers.
Mr Sigley also ran a blog that provided updates on his life in North Korea – even stating he wouldn’t get involved in controversial topics that would land him in hot water.
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