N. Korea Has Released An American Detainee, But Others Remain Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Otto Warmbier speaking at Pyongyang, North Korea in February 2016. On Tuesday, the country released him after having been detained for 17 months. ( Kim Kwang Hyon / AP Photo ) Produced by Ellen Frankman Produced by PRI and WNYC