US Soldier Travis King Returns Home After North Korea's Unexpected Release

Private Travis King, the US soldier who ran into North Korea in July, has been expelled by North Korea into China and is now in US custody, heading home. The rare example of cooperation between the US, North Korea, and China follows months of intense diplomacy. King, who entered North Korea illegally, claimed he did so due to disillusionment with unequal US society. He was retrieved by the Swedish government, representing US interests in North Korea, and brought to China before being flown to South Korea. US officials stated that no concessions were made to North Korea in exchange for King's release.