North Korea

US Soldier Who Crossed into North Korea is Back in US Custody

The US has secured the release of one of its soldiers who crossed the border into North Korea two months ago. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Army Private Travis King is back in US custody as he thanked partner countries who helped in securing his release.

North Korea Stimulates Nuclear Strike To Warn The US

North Korea has said they have conducted mock nuclear strike tests to warn the United States. The warning aimed at sending a message to the US that the country was able to protect itself in case of a nuclear war. The country launched several cruise missiles with some of them armed with mock nuclear weapons.

Soldier Says He Defected To N. Korea Because Of Racism in US Army

A US soldier who crossed the border to North Korea has said he did so because he faced racism in the US army.  Travis King crossed the border between North Korea and South Korea to escape the inhumane treatment, as per the statement released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency.