A US Army soldier, who is suspected to have been detained after crossing into North Korea from South Korea on Tuesday (July 18), was seen laughing as he ran over the heavily fortified border into the communist country, as reported by the Guardian.
Reports suggest that King was in the process of being sent back to the United States due to disciplinary issues. Nevertheless, he managed to make his way to Panmunjon and deliberately crossed the border without any authorisation.
Miller emphasised that the US administration is committed to ensuring the soldier’s safety and reuniting him with his family. While diplomatic relations with Pyongyang are absent, the State Department is using other channels of communication and engaging with South Korea and Sweden to obtain any available information about King.
As of now, there is little clarity about the serviceman’s current condition within North Korea. The situation remains a matter of concern for US authorities, and they continue to actively monitor the case.
