US Army Private Travis King’s daring border crossing into North Korea stirs international concern.

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Travis King, a 23-year-old US Army Private, boldly defects to North Korea, becoming the first known American soldier to do so in over 50 years. Escaping military custody at Incheon International Airport, King joined a civilian tour group to the Joint Security Area, where he bolted into North Korea. His motive remains a mystery, with his mother expressing disbelief. North Korea’s silence complicates the situation. US outreach for resolution remains unanswered. The incident coincides with North Korea’s continued weapons testing and opposition to US-South Korea nuclear consultative group plans.

A U.S. National on a JSA orientation tour crossed, without authorization, the Military Demarcation Line into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). We believe he is currently in DPRK custody and are working with our KPA counterparts to resolve this incident. pic.twitter.com/a6amvnJTuY
— United Nations Command 유엔군사령부/유엔사 (@UN_Command) July 18, 2023

Too soon to tell what this is all about, but it potentially could increase tension between the US and North Korea. Just as a US nuclear ballistic missile submarine pays a port visit to South Korea, which is unfortunate timing. https://t.co/oFxml353Y9
— Admiral James Stavridis, USN, Ret. (@stavridisj) July 18, 2023