N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official



News N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official Repatriation reportedly set to take place at DPRK's Kalma Airport on Friday morning Colin Zwirko July 26, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. Department of Defense The U.S. is expecting to receive the first unilateral transfer of POW/MIA remains from North Korea in over a decade tomorrow, a U.S. State Department official confirmed to NK News on Thursday, in a move marking the 65th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Speaking over the phone, the State Department official, who wished to remain anonymous citing Washington’s lead on the efforts, said that the transfer would not take place at Panmunjom as with many past unilateral transfers. The U.S. is expecting to receive the first unilateral transfer of POW/MIA remains from North Korea in over a decade tomorrow, a U.S. State Department official confirmed to NK News on Thursday, in a move marking the 65th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement. Speaking over the phone, the State Department official, who wished to remain anonymous citing Washington’s lead on the efforts, said that the transfer would not take place at Panmunjom as with many past unilateral transfers. 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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N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official

Repatriation reportedly set to take place at DPRK's Kalma Airport on Friday morning

Colin Zwirko July 26, 2018

N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official

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The U.S. is expecting to receive the first unilateral transfer of POW/MIA remains from North Korea in over a decade tomorrow, a U.S. State Department official confirmed to NK News on Thursday, in a move marking the 65th anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement.

Speaking over the phone, the State Department official, who wished to remain anonymous citing Washington’s lead on the efforts, said that the transfer would not take place at Panmunjom as with many past unilateral transfers.

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