US Soldier Travis King Returns to American Custody After Crossing into North Korea

Travis King, the U.S. soldier who ran across the border into North Korea in July, is now back in U.S. custody after being transferred from China. North Korea had previously announced its intention to expel King, claiming he had illegally intruded into the country. U.S. officials negotiated his release through channels including Swedish diplomats, as the two countries do not have diplomatic relations. King, who had experienced racism in the Army, had skipped his flight back to the U.S. and crossed the border into North Korea. He will receive medical and psychological attention before further decisions are made regarding his case.