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US soldier Travis King’s release from North Korea: What you need to know

Washington says return of US army Private Travis King does not signal diplomatic breakthrough with Pyongyang.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2023

Soldier Travis King faced disciplinary action in the US so he fled to North Korea. Now he’s back in US custody

Leaving prison in South Korea, King was set to be returned to Fort Bliss, Texas – but he had other plans. Gustaf Kilander and Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

US took custody of Travis King following ‘intense diplomacy’ with North Korea, officials say

After months of silence, the US soldier Travis King has been taken back into US custody after he entered the country ‘illegally’

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

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Travis King, U.S. soldier who ran to North Korea, is headed to Texas

U.S. officials thanked Sweden and China for help securing the release of the 23-year-old Army private, who went to North Korea in July.

WEKU · Sep 27, 2023

American soldier Travis King in US custody after expulsion from N. Korea

North Korea has decided to expel US soldier Travis King, who was detained after crossing the border from the South in July, Pyongyang’s state news agency said on Wednesday.

France 24 · Sep 27, 2023

Travis King: US soldier who fled to North Korea in US custody after expulsion

He reportedly said he fled from South Korea due to ‘racial discrimination’ he experienced in the US Army

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023

North Korea says it will expel the US soldier who crossed into the country in July

North Korea says that it will expel a U.S. soldier who crossed into the country through the heavily armed border between the Koreas in July

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

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US soldier Travis King back in US custody after North Korea vowed to expel him

After months of silence, the US solider Travis King has been taken back into US custody after he entered the country ‘illegally’

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Travis King, soldier who crossed into North Korea, back in US custody

Washington thanks Sweden for diplomatic role and China for assistance in facilitating transit of Travis King.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2023

Mother of Army private in North Korea tells AP that her son 'has so many reasons to come home'

The mother of a U.S. Army private who mysteriously sprinted across the border into North Korea last month says her son, Travis King, has “so many reasons to come home

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

State Department renews ban on use of US passports for travel to North Korea

The Biden administration is extending for another year a ban on the use of U.S. passports for travel to North Korea

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

US’ main focus is safe return of soldier, who crossed over into North Korea: White House

The White House on Wednesday (local time) said that the US' main focus is the safe return of Travis King, who crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) into North Korea during a tour to the Joint Security Area (JSA) in the demilitarized zone last month. Read further on Dynamite News…

Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2023

North Korea says Travis King wants to stay there for refuge from US Army ‘discrimination’

King was travelling with a group tour to the border between North and South Korea when he crossed on 18 July

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Travis King: North Korea claims US soldier fled because of racism in army

US soldier Travis King ran through the heavily-fortified Korean border last month

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

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WEKU · Aug 16, 2023

North Korea says a U.S. soldier crossed its border because of the racism in America

The report from the government-owned and -run news agency marks North Korea's first public confirmation of the incident since 23-year-old Travis King crossed the border in July.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

North Korea says Travis King wants to stay there for refuge from US Army ‘discrimination’

King was travelling with a group tour to the border between North and South Korea when he crossed on 18 July

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023

North Korea says U.S. soldier crossed border after being disillusioned with American society

Pvt. Travis King entered the North while on a civilian tour of a Korean border village July 18, becoming the first American detained in the North in nearly five years.

France 24 · Aug 16, 2023

N. Korea confirms detention of US soldier, claims he is 'disillusioned' with America

North Korea asserted Wednesday that a U.S. soldier who bolted into the North across the heavily armed Korean border last month did so after being disillusioned with the inequality of American society and racial discrimination in its Army.

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The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

North Korea says US soldier bolted into North after being disillusioned at American society

North Korea says a U.S. soldier who bolted into the North across the heavily armed Korean border last month did so after being disillusioned at the inequality of American society

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Travis King: North Korea offers ‘very brief response’ to UN command over custody of US army soldier

Mr King was previously detained in South Korea after he issued a guilty plea for destroying public property and assault

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

North Korea offers ‘very brief response’ to UN Command about Travis King

Mr King was previously detained in South Korea after he issued a guilty plea for destroying public property and assault

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Travis King’s family share disbelief at his defection to North Korea

US Army private fled across DMZ into North Korea on 18 July

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

North Korea fires missiles off its coast as US nuclear sub arrives in South Korea

US military officials said the missiles posed no threat to US forces, territories or its allies

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

Travis King: US say North Korea will ‘want a price’ to return AWOL soldier

The private fled across the border after blending with a group of tourists

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023

Travis King: UN and North Korea enter discussions over welfare of US soldier who crossed border

The White House was trying to locate King after he went into North Korea on Tuesday but the rogue state had failed to respond to them

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