Travis King, U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea, returns to U.S. custody

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U.S. soldier Travis King, who crossed the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, has been deported by North Korea and is now back in U.S. custody. North Korea claimed that King confessed to entering the country illegally. He was first sent to China before being transferred to U.S. custody. There were no concessions made by the U.S. to secure his release. King appeared to be in good health and spirits upon his return.
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