Mystery Surrounds US Soldier's Dash into North Korea
The whereabouts and condition of U.S. Army soldier Pvt. Travis T. King, who crossed into North Korea without authorization, remain unknown as the Biden administration tries to determine his status. The U.S. has not been able to communicate with North Korean authorities about the incident due to the diplomatic freeze between the two countries. While the U.S. has not ruled out the possibility of defection, they are eager to secure Pvt. King's safe return. The soldier was facing disciplinary actions for misconduct and was supposed to fly to Texas but instead joined a civilian group touring the joint security area between North and South Korea, where he crossed the border and was taken into custody by North Korean forces.
- Status of Soldier Who Entered North Korea Remains Unknown, U.S. Says The New York Times
- 'Get him': Witness says US soldier suddenly ran into North Korea CNN
- Soldier who fled to North Korea likely 'not thinking clearly,' Army chief says POLITICO
- DOD: Biggest Concern is to Bring Private King Home Department of Defense
- ‘He was going so fast’: US officials try to piece together why soldier bolted into North Korea CNN
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