What awaits US soldier Travis King in North Korean detention



Analysis What awaits US soldier Travis King in North Korean detention Pyongyang subjects detainees to grueling interrogations, and a few tragic cases show that not everyone escapes unscathed James Fretwell July 25, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Image: NK News (Jan. 12, 2018) The U.S. has expressed concern in recent days about how North Korea may be treating Travis King, the American soldier who illegally crossed the border into the country last week. And with Washington apparently unable to make contact with Pyongyang, and DPRK state media yet to even acknowledge the incident, it’s anyone’s guess as to King’s well-being. The U.S. has expressed concern in recent days about how North Korea may be treating Travis King, the American soldier who illegally crossed the border into the country last week. And with Washington apparently unable to make contact with Pyongyang, and DPRK state media yet to even acknowledge the incident, it’s anyone’s guess as to King’s well-being. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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What awaits US soldier Travis King in North Korean detention

Pyongyang subjects detainees to grueling interrogations, and a few tragic cases show that not everyone escapes unscathed

James Fretwell July 25, 2023

What awaits US soldier Travis King in North Korean detention

Image: NK News (Jan. 12, 2018)

The U.S. has expressed concern in recent days about how North Korea may be treating Travis King, the American soldier who illegally crossed the border into the country last week.

And with Washington apparently unable to make contact with Pyongyang, and DPRK state media yet to even acknowledge the incident, it’s anyone’s guess as to King’s well-being.

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