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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Gustaf Kilander

Tourist who spotted US soldier bolt to North Korea believed it was a prank

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A tourist from New Zealand who was visiting the DMZ between North and South Korea thought it was a stunt when she saw a supposed member of her tour group sprint towards the north.

It quickly became clear that the incident was no prank, but instead a daring escape by a US soldier who had fled a Seoul airport and somehow joined the tour group as he was facing possible disciplinary measures at home.

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