A number of Americans were used, most often unwillingly, by North Korea to arm spies with English-speaking skills so they could target American interests in South Korea and beyond.
– Robert Jenkins
At first the four of us lived in one house, one room, very small, no beds-we had to sleep on the floor. There was no running water. We had to carry water approximately 200 metres up the hill. And the water was river water.
– Robert Jenkins
I made a big mistake of my life.
– Robert Jenkins
If I didn't listen to the North Korean government, they would tie me up, call Dresnok in to beat me.
– Robert Jenkins
It was not my intention whatsoever for the Japanese government to try to get me out of trouble. And I really appreciate the Japanese government for all they have done for me.
– Robert Jenkins
The American Army has supplied, assigned a very capable man to me, to help me, bring me to military justice. I don't think I need no civilians. All I want to do is clear myself with the American Army.
– Robert Jenkins
The reason I agreed to go to Indonesia because at one time it was a socialist country for one year-that was under Sukarno.
– Robert Jenkins
When I got on the airplane in Indonesia coming to Japan, my intentions was to turn myself in to the military for the simple reason I would like to put my daughters with their mother, one thing. Another thing, I'd like to clear my conscience.