"UN Command Engages in Dialogue with North Korea over Detained US Soldier"

The United Nations Command (UNC) has confirmed that a "conversation has commenced" with North Korea regarding US Army Pvt. Travis King, who crossed the border into North Korea last week. King, who had a history of assault and was facing disciplinary action, was meant to return to the US the day before the incident. The case is still under investigation, and the UNC is prioritizing King's welfare. The UNC controls the South Korean side of the Joint Security Area, where the North and South can meet for talks. King's reasons for crossing into North Korea remain unknown, and his current status or condition has not been disclosed by North Korea.