Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border

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North Korea says it will deport US soldier Travis King who ran across the border from South Korea during a tour in July.

Pyongyang would deport him after finishing its investigation into King’s “illegal” entry, state news agency KNCA said.

KCNA did not specify how, when or to where King would be expelled.

the 23-year-old private was on a guided tour when he separated from the group and ran across the border.

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