World / journalist North Korea to Try Detained US Journalists TV reporters will be charged with illegal entry: Pyongyang By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Mar 30, 2009 3:04 PM CDT Copied American journalists Laura Ling, right, and Euna Lee, who were detained in March 2009, will be tried for illegal entry and hostile acts. (AP Photo/Yonhap) North Korea's state-run news agency says two American reporters detained earlier this month will be tried for illegal entry and "hostile acts." The Korean Central News Agency said in a report today that an initial investigation confirmed suspicions about the two women and preparations for indictments and trial are under way. story continues belowPeople in Columbus are Loving Martha Stewart's Meal KitMartha Stewart & Marley Spoon Undo"BlazePod Helped My Athlete React Faster and Play Smarter!"BlazePod is a smart training platform that uses flashing lights to help young athletes improve their coordination, agility, and reaction timeBlazePodShop NowUndoBusy Night? READY MADE MEALS In Minutes!Tasty Meals, No Time Wasted: HelloFresh’s READY MADE MEALS Make Mealtime Easy!HelloFreshGet OfferUndo Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who work for Al Gore's San Francisco-based online media venture Current TV, were detained March 17 near North Korea's northeastern border with China. They have each been seen by a Swedish diplomat; the State Department says it has received information that they are being treated well. (More journalist stories.) Report an error