Kenneth Bae Pleads for America to Help Secure His Release From North Korean Prison

American Kenneth Bae 'admits' crime, calls on US to help free him from North Korea (Fox News)

In a videotaped "press conference" experts believe was almost certainly given under duress, American missionary Kenneth Bae confessed to committing crimes against North Korea and appealed to the U.S. to help free him.

Appearing in a grey cap and prison suit and speaking under guard, the 45-year-old said he has been treated well and that Pyongyang has provided him "humanitarian support," according to China's state-run news agency Xinhua, which has a presence in Pyongyang.

Bae said the address was given at his own request, though tt is not unusual for prisoners in North Korea to say after their release that they spoke in similar situations under duress.