I am entirely horrified.

"A North Korean court convicted two American journalists [Euna Lee and Laura Ling] of illegal entry and hostile acts and ordered each to prison terms of 12 years, the North's state media reported Monday, further aggravating its hostile relationship with the U.S."(link to article)

Negotiating with a country led by a dictator fixated on amassing nuclear power is dangerous, but at this point it may be the only option. I wish this was an issue that could be resolved at The Hague, but it seems unlikely that North Korea would relent to an outside power "interfering" in its affairs.

My heart goes out to these brave women and their families.

Update: Here is one way you can help: Petition to free Euna and Laura