For the first time since US man Travis King entered the country, Korea’s North has responded to inquiries about his whereabouts, according to UN Command.
On July 18, the 23-year-old individual sped across the frontier from South Korea while on a guided tour.
In order to avoid interfering with our attempts to get him back, the UN Command declined to provide more information about the answer.
But, the response suggests Pyongyang might be prepared to begin bargaining.
Using its direct phone line to the Korea’s Northn Army in the Joint Security Area, the UN Command, which oversees the Demilitarized Zone( DMZ ), requested information on Pvt. King.
Although the Korea’s Northns had previously acknowledged the demand, this is the first day they have responded, confirming that they are holding the US trooper.
Pvt King’s detention has not been formally acknowledged by Korea’s North.
Pvt. King spent two months in jail in South Korea for rape expenses before he crossed the border. He was let go on July 10th.
He was scheduled to return by air to the US for administrative action, but he was able to leave the airport and add the DMZ tour instead.
He is a professional in reconnaissance who has served in the military since January 2021 and rotated through South Korea.
