So were two US Journalists in China or North Korea?

So were Euna Lee and Laura Ling in China or North Korea at the time of capture? If so, then it is an illegal crossing and North Korea have justification holding them. If not, then it is a kidnapping. According to DailyNK, they are likely in Pyongyang being interrogated. Answer most likely lies with the American cameraman and Chinese guide that escaped arrest.

Whatever the circumstances, these two are lucky to be Americans. If a North Korean is caught moving in and out of the country, then their fate is either detainment in a concentration camp or death for repeat offenders. Whether you have sympathy for these journalists or not, remember their work was to interview North Korea refugees risking their lives to escape the country.