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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Gustaf Kilander

US soldier who crossed border into North Korea after fleeing airport identified as Travis King

Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

The US soldier who departed from a civilian tour group in the DMZ into North Korea has been identified as Private 2nd Class Travis King.

US officials told CBS News that Private King had been released from military detention in South Korea and that he was being sent out of the country following disciplinary issues.

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