American Soldier Released by North Korea, in US Custody. Travis King, a U.S. Army Private who illegally entered North Korea on July 18, has been “expelled” from the country and is now in U.S. custody. King was escorted by Swedish officials to the Chinese border, where U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns oversaw the transfer of custody. The White House thanked Sweden and China for their roles in facilitating the transfer. The DPRK's state news agency, KCNA, stated that King entered North Korea due to disillusionment with the U.S. Army and society. The reasons for his release remain unclear, but U.S. officials have indicated that no concessions were made to North Korea.
Asia Daily: September 28, 2023
Asia Daily: September 28, 2023
Asia Daily: September 28, 2023
American Soldier Released by North Korea, in US Custody. Travis King, a U.S. Army Private who illegally entered North Korea on July 18, has been “expelled” from the country and is now in U.S. custody. King was escorted by Swedish officials to the Chinese border, where U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns oversaw the transfer of custody. The White House thanked Sweden and China for their roles in facilitating the transfer. The DPRK's state news agency, KCNA, stated that King entered North Korea due to disillusionment with the U.S. Army and society. The reasons for his release remain unclear, but U.S. officials have indicated that no concessions were made to North Korea.