Remains handed over by North Korea "consistent with being Americans": U.S.



News Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S. Initial analysis shows consistencies with other remains from Korean War, scientist says Hamish Macdonald August 2, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. Department of Defense A group of remains handed over to the U.S. by North Korea on July 27 is deemed to be likely those of Americans, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's Chief Scientist said on Thursday. Dr. John Byrd made the comments to the press via teleconference during a briefing at the Pentagon, which was led by agency director Kelly McKeague. A group of remains handed over to the U.S. by North Korea on July 27 is deemed to be likely those of Americans, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's Chief Scientist said on Thursday. Dr. John Byrd made the comments to the press via teleconference during a briefing at the Pentagon, which was led by agency director Kelly McKeague. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S.

Initial analysis shows consistencies with other remains from Korean War, scientist says

Hamish Macdonald August 2, 2018

Remains handed over by North Korea “consistent with being Americans”: U.S.

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A group of remains handed over to the U.S. by North Korea on July 27 is deemed to be likely those of Americans, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's Chief Scientist said on Thursday.

Dr. John Byrd made the comments to the press via teleconference during a briefing at the Pentagon, which was led by agency director Kelly McKeague.

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