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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

North Korea Investigates US Soldier Travis King in Response to UN Outreach

The Pentagon has confirmed that North Korea has responded to outreach regarding Private Travis King, who crossed into North Korea in July. This marks the first public acknowledgment of Pyongyang's response to King's situation. The U.S. communicated through established channels and received an acknowledgement from the North Korean government. However, there is no substantial progress to report at this time. King had broken from a group tour and was scheduled to return to the U.S. after serving time in a South Korean detention facility. Army counter-intelligence is conducting a joint investigation with U.S. Forces Korea regarding King's actions.

via CBS News|

#north-korea #pentagon #politics

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via CNN|

#demilitarized-zone #international-relations #joint-security-area

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

US National Detained in North Korea After Crossing Military Demarcation Line

A US national is believed to have been detained by North Korea after crossing the Military Demarcation Line during a Joint Security Area tour, according to the United Nations Command. The incident occurred during an orientation tour organized by the UNC, and efforts are underway to resolve the situation.

via CNN|

#demilitarized-zone #detention #international-relations