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Crime
US soldier who fled to North Korea charged with desertion
Travis King, the U.S. Army private who bolted into North Korea, is reportedly being detained for desertion and other charges, including assa...
Carl Samson
Government
Travis King, US soldier who crossed into N. Korea, back in American custody
U.S. Army Private Travis King, who had crossed into North Korea in July, has been returned to American custody, according to two U.S. offici...
Michelle De Pacina
North Korea says US soldier defected due to maltreatment, racism in the Army
North Korea has confirmed the presence of Pvt. Travis King in its territory, adding that the soldier had sought refuge due to alleged maltre...
North Korea responds to UN on runaway US soldier Travis King
After weeks of silence, North Korea has recognized official outreach regarding the status of Pvt. Travis King, the U.S. soldier believed to ...
Military
Family of US soldier who ran into North Korea doubts story, calls for his return
The family of Pvt. Travis King, the U.S. soldier who made headlines last week for crossing into North Korea, has raised doubts regarding the...
History
Google’s interactive exhibit on Korea’s DMZ aims to take visitors on an immersive cultural journey
Google Arts and Culture (GAC) has launched an interactive exhibit featuring Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The exhibit, which mark...
Ryan General
Asia
Photographer Reveals Just How Different South and North Korea are at the Border
I first visited the Demilitarized Zone from North Korea in 2008. The DMZ is a stretch of land 250 km (155 miles) long and 4 km (2.48 miles) ...
Eric Lafforgue
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