If true, this would be good news.

North Korea to release Australian Christian missionary John Short: reports

North Korea has decided to release Australian missionary John Short, according to reports from the North’s official news agency.

John Short, 75, was arrested last month while working as a Christian missionary.

KCNA said Mr Short has apologised and admitted to violating North Korean laws.

It said North Korea had decided to expel him partly in consideration of his age.