They are reporting on what he told them. Would you expect a news outlet to be able to somehow verify the testimony of a prisoner of war before reporting on it?
The title and article both make it clear that they are reporting his story.
Additionally, the rest of the article - including the ones before and after your quote - discusses numerous cases of other similar scenarios.
TachyonTele@piefed.social 2 days ago
Why would i address that?
Was i ordered to adress anything other than what I've already commented on?
Have I been compelled to address it?
Do i believe in any way that NK isn't unfortunately a shithole fascist dictatorship of a country?
Do i feel bad for you for wanting to think NK is a theme park sunday stroll paradise?
No.
GnuLinuxDude@lemmy.ml 2 days ago
You’re tedious and annoying.
TachyonTele@piefed.social 1 day ago
If tedious and annoying means you can't handle reality, yes, yes I am.