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    Australian Student Alek Sigley 'Released From Detention' In North Korea

    The 29-year-old smiled at reporters upon arriving at the airport in Beijing Thursday, telling them he felt "great." But he declined to elaborate on his whereabouts since he was first reported missing.
    by Vanessa Romo Jul 04, 2019 2 minutes

    The Australian student who was reported missing more than a week ago has been freed from detention in North Korea and has arrived safe and well in China.

    Alek Sigley smiled at reporters upon arriving at the airport in Beijing Thursday, telling them he felt "great."

    "I'm OK, I'm OK, yeah. I'm good. I'm very good," Sigley said

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