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12/09/10 The Kim Jong-il regime thought it broke Robert Park, the Korean-American who illegally entered North Korea last Christmas, but it is wrong. In spite of the torture and humiliation he endured, he is back in South Korea speaking out against the regime and he knows the North is observing his every move.
09/16/10 The St. Robert Park Board has established regulations for the new fishing pond and Aquatics Center.
07/15/10 Members of the St. Robert Park Committee, seeking to stretch a dollar, are looking for help as they make recommendations for a municipal golf course.
03/19/10 What really happened to missionary Robert Park during the 43 days in which he was held in North Korea before disavowing all his criticism of the regime and flying on to Beijing?
03/05/10 The well-known McNulty Irish Dancers will be part of the entertainment, as well as author visits, during an Irish Festival in Long Grove. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, and again March 13 and 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Paddy's on the Square, 228 Robert Park Coffin Road.
02/26/10 TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - Dozens of friends and supporters of Tucson missionary Robert Park marched and held a rally Thursday in support of his efforts to end human rights abuses and concentration camps in North Korea.
02/07/10 After six weeks' detention in North Korea, Robert Park can expect a grand homecoming from his friends in Tucson.
02/07/10 North Korea made good on its word and freed American Christian activist Robert Park who arrived in Beijing Saturday
02/06/10 Robert Park strode illegally into North Korea on Christmas Day, shouting "I brought God's love" and carrying a Bible.
02/06/10 Robert Park strode illegally into North Korea on Christmas Day, shouting "I brought God's love" and carrying a Bible. When the communist regime released him Saturday, he left silent and pale.
01/25/10 TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - Friends of a man being held in N. Korea continue to pray for his safety and his release. They gathered at the Korean Presbyterian Church to create a plan of action for Tucson's role in raising awareness about Robert Park's plight.
01/04/10 "I have to pay my respect to the Christian radicalism of Robert Park," said Vollertsen, who was kicked out of North Korea a decade ago for attempting to expose cruelty he had witnessed when working as a doctor with a non-governmental organization.
01/02/10 TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - Another local prayer vigil took place Saturday afternoon for a Tucson man believed to be held in North Korea. Members of Life in Christ Community Church are gathering to show their support for Robert Park.
12/31/09 Obama could learn a thing or two from Christian activist Robert Park.
12/31/09 The pastor of the Tucson church that missionary Robert Park attended says he wouldn't be surprised if Park, believed to be detained in communist North Korea, gets an audience with the country's leader, Kim Jong Il.
12/30/09 TUCSON, AZ (AP) - The Tucson pastor who ordained Robert Park as a missionary says he's relieved to hear that the 28-year-old American is reportedly alive although detained by North Korean authorities.
12/30/09 Robert Park walked into the communist nation in an act of Christian faith and love for the oppressed.
12/30/09 The parents of 28 year old missionary Robert Park say their son apparently illegally crossed into the communist country.
12/30/09 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea acknowledged Tuesday it had detained an American for illegally entering the reclusive country, news welcomed by relatives of an Arizona missionary who feared they would never hear from him again after he sneaked across the border. Activists say they last saw Robert Park as he slipped across the frozen Tumen River into North Korea on Christmas Day, carrying ...
12/30/09 Robert Park walked into the communist nation in an act of Christian faith and love for the oppressed.
12/30/09 The family of Robert Park, the 28-year-old Korean-American missionary being held in North Korea, is praying for his return while contacting federal officials in hopes of diplomatic intervention. |