North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says



News North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says Whereabouts and condition of Travis King remain unknown, as US officials express concern about his treatment Ifang Bremer July 21, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldier at the Joint Security Area (JSA) \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (May 2009) North Korea has not responded to inquiries about the American soldier who crossed into the DPRK earlier this week, U.S. officials said on Thursday, expressing concern about the possibility of his mistreatment in the country. U.S. Army Private Travis King dashed across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea during a tour of the Joint Security Area (JSA) on Tuesday, and his exact whereabouts remain unknown. North Korea has not responded to inquiries about the American soldier who crossed into the DPRK earlier this week, U.S. officials said on Thursday, expressing concern about the possibility of his mistreatment in the country. U.S. Army Private Travis King dashed across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea during a tour of the Joint Security Area (JSA) on Tuesday, and his exact whereabouts remain unknown. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says

Whereabouts and condition of Travis King remain unknown, as US officials express concern about his treatment

Ifang Bremer July 21, 2023

North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says

North Korean soldier at the Joint Security Area (JSA) | Image: Eric Lafforgue (May 2009)

North Korea has not responded to inquiries about the American soldier who crossed into the DPRK earlier this week, U.S. officials said on Thursday, expressing concern about the possibility of his mistreatment in the country.

U.S. Army Private Travis King dashed across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea during a tour of the Joint Security Area (JSA) on Tuesday, and his exact whereabouts remain unknown.

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