US Soldier Detained in N. Korea Skips Flight, Sprints Across DMZ: Report
American Soldier Makes Daring Escape Across North Korean Border
In a stunning turn of events, an American soldier in North Korean custody managed to evade authorities and sprint across the demilitarized zone before making his getaway in a van driven by North Korean troops. This “serious incident” was detailed in a report obtained by The Messenger.
The soldier in question, U.S. Army Private Travis King, 23, intentionally crossed into North Korean territory without authorization, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. This act of defiance has raised many questions and concerns.
U.S. soldier Travis King detained after intentionally crossing into North Korea.
King faced two assault charges and was fined by a South Korean court for damaging a police car.
He was being escorted back to the US, reportedly to face disciplinary action. pic.twitter.com/1rm0ntihFN
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King’s troubled history is now coming to light. He had previously been involved in altercations that required South Korean police intervention. Court documents obtained by Reuters reveal that he faced assault charges and was fined for damaging a police car.
According to The Messenger report, King missed his flight back to the U.S. to face disciplinary action, which ultimately led to his detainment by North Korean authorities. The circumstances surrounding his escape from the airport remain unknown.
After being held in confinement and performing hard labor for 50 days, King was finally released on July 10. However, before his release, he had already booked private tours of the demilitarized zone. Witnesses reported that King ran across the border, shouting with apparent glee.
The daring escape unfolded as authorities gave chase, with King managing to reach a van driven by North Korean troops. The U.S. military is now investigating whether there were any prior communications between King and Korean authorities, while the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division is conducting its own investigation, according to The Messenger.
It is important to note that crossing into North Korean territory is strictly prohibited for U.S. citizens, a rule put in place after the tragic death of college student Otto Warmbier. Warmbier was sentenced to hard labor and ultimately died shortly after returning to the U.S. in a coma.
The Biden administration is currently focused on ensuring King’s well-being and uncovering the full details of this extraordinary incident. This development comes at a time when tensions in the region are already high, with the recent deployment of a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea.
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