An Army spokesperson confirmed to Newsweek the identity of the decorated U.S. soldier who 'willfully and without authorization' crossed the demarcation line.
The U.S. soldier who willingly defected to North Korea has been identified as Private 2nd Class Travis King, the U.S. Army toldon Tuesday that King has served as a cavalry scout in the regular Army since January 2021, while receiving several awards, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon.
crossed the Military Demarcation Line that divides North Korea and South Korea. King is believed to be in North Korean custody. South Korean and U.S. soldiers stand guard in the truce village of Panmunjom, South Korea, inside the demilitarized zone separating South Korea and North Korea, on July 19, 2022. The U.S. Army told Newsweek that the U.S. soldier who defected to North Korea has been identified as Travis King.from the Associated Press, King was recently released from a South Korean prison where he was being held on assault charges. The soldier also faces military disciplinary actions in the U.S.
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