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Evening News: Missing Australian student Alek Sigley released from North Korean detention

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The Perth student who was reported missing in North Korea last week is "safe and well", Scott Morrison has confirmed.


Australian man Alek Sigley says he is feeling "great" following his release from North Korean detention, but has not given any details on why he was detained by authorities there.

Mr Sigley arrived at Beijing airport after being released with the help of Swedish officials on Thursday. He is currently at the Australian embassy in Beijing.

Read more here via SBS. 


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