North Korea Frees Canadian Pastor Sentenced to Life of Hard Labor The Rev. Lim Hyeon-soo was freed on humanitarian grounds after having been sentenced to hard labor for plotting against North Korea. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Your Friday BriefingAssange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment IssuesBritons Pause to Vote in an Election Many Did Not WantValls Puts ‘Identity’ at Center of Barcelona’s Mayor RaceAssange Indicted Under Espionage Act, Raising First Amendment IssuesMillions of Norwegian Salmon Killed by Algae Bloom