No, it is not justifying what he did. According to US law, he is clearly at fault. However, pointing out NK atrocities to have him morally wrong is not appropriate. With that logic, we should be also approving Iran or NK punishment of their citizens when they work with US.
> However, pointing out NK atrocities to have him morally wrong is not appropriate. With that logic, we should be also approving Iran or NK punishment of their citizens when they work with US.
Tht logic only holds if you believe the governments of the US, NK, and Iran are all equally just and legitimate.
If you believe that, I have some crypto that might interest you...