North Korea says that it was a violation that forced the American soldier to enter its country North Korea says that US soldier Travis King...
North Korea says that it was a violation that forced the American soldier to enter its country
North Korea says that US soldier Travis King crossed into their country last month because of abuse and racism by the military, while the US is seeking the help of the United Nations to intervene in the return of its soldier. .
The 23-year-old soldier had an accident at the border from South Korea on July 18 while on a tour.
King admitted that he crossed the border illegally and is seeking asylum in the country, as reported by the KCNA News Agency.
This is the first time that the Pyongyang government has accepted the detention of the soldier.
A statement issued by the country's government, which has so far only been published by the local media, did not elaborate on the health of the American soldier or whether he would be granted asylum as a refugee.
Concerns are being expressed about the condition of the US military, which has not been heard of.
The United States is trying to hold talks on how to release its soldiers but with the help of the United Nations force that is in charge of the border area.