Washington says Pyongyang had a history of mistreating captured Americans. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Speaking in Japan, US special envoy for North Korea Sung Kim said the United States was “working very hard” to determine Pte King’s status and well-being and is actively engaged in ensuring his safety and return. Mr Kim did not provide any details.
Pte King had been fined for assault while stationed in South Korea and had been detained for more than a month before being escorted to Incheon International Airport by the US military for a commercial flight to Dallas, Texas, according to US officials. North Korea and the United States have no formal diplomatic ties following years of international sanctions imposed on the reclusive state for its nuclear arms and missile programs that have drawn frequent UN condemnation.
The Pentagon said it was not aware of any changes to freedom of movement to roughly 28,500 US forces in South Korea.
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