North Korea Says Detained U.S. Student Confesses to Hostile Act
- Detainee's comments come as U.S. leads sanctions drive
- Similar detentions have led to trials and harsh sentences
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North Korea said a detained U.S. college student has confessed to a hostile act against the country by taking down a propaganda sign in Pyongyang, further testing relations with the U.S. as the Obama administration pushes for tougher sanctions against the regime.